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Virginia Farm Bureau ETTRICK—A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses...

From the May 12, 1994 edition of The New Castle Record “One day I was out walking around and the...

Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking...

SURRY—Many Virginia farmers wear two—or more—hats as they juggle multiple jobs. According to the latest census of agriculture, 27,471 Virginia...

Shelly Koon, Contributing Writer I must’ve been about 10 years old the first time I remember trying an artichoke. It...

INTERSTATE 81 ACCELERATION RAMP EXTENSION AT EXIT 162 IN BOTETOURT COUNTY – This ramp extension project is underway and as...

Aila Boyd Jason A. Wheeler, superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, highlighted spring academic activities, upcoming budget discussions and recent...

Aila Boyd The Craig County Board of Supervisors voted in January to approve the purchase of property and a communications...

Aila Boyd Craig County Public Schools announced it will be closed Monday, March 16 due to concerns about forecasted weather...

Businesses from throughout the region attended the job fair. Aila Boyd Craig County High School recently partnered with the Greater...