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Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025, Former Major League Manager Terry Collins will be guest speaker
Collins played for the Salem Pirates in 1972. Salem Times-Register Photo Former Major League Baseball manager Terry Collins, who played...
Read moreDetailsROCKET GIRLS DROP OPENER IN MONETA
The Craig County girls’ basketball team had a tough opening game last week as they took on Staunton River in...
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BIG SECOND HALF LEADS OSPREYS OVER CRAIG CO. BOYS IN BASKETBALL OPENER
Bentley Smith (#3) battles for a rebound. Photos by Brian Hoffman Carter Smith guards an Osprey player. The Craig County...
Read moreDetailsFree agricultural education kits available for Virginia classrooms
RICHMOND—Free gifts to educators from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom are intended to bring joy, engagement and inspiration to schoolchildren year-round. ...
Read moreDetailsCraig County School Board tackles key issues at November meeting Kristina Wyatt-Evans Contributing writer The Craig County School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at the Craig County High School Auditorium. The meeting kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. First up, the board approved the agenda and then took time to recognize some outstanding students who earned industry certifications, Next, citizens from the community had their say, with several emphasizing the need for more funding to support school programs. Superintendent Dwayne Huff then gave his report, highlighting the district’s recent wins like higher test scores, but also touching on challenges such as the teacher shortage. The board then moved on to new business. They approved employee leave incentives and a pay increase for bus drivers who undertake special trips. The board also discussed graduation requirements. They reviewed the requirements for both the standard diploma and the advanced diploma. The board then approved the consent agenda. This included the minutes of the previous meeting, warrants, payroll, financial reports and the personnel list. The board then went into closed session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned after the closed session. In addition to the above, the board also discussed the following items: ● The need for more parent involvement in schools ● The importance of providing students with a well-rounded education ● The need to address the achievement gap ● The importance of school safety The board is committed to providing the best possible education for all students in Craig County.
Kristina Wyatt-Evans Contributing writer The Craig County School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at the...
Read moreDetailsGIRLS’ BASKETBALL HOME OPENER IS DECEMBER 9
The Craig County girls will open the home basketball season next Monday, December 9, against Staunton River. The Rockets were...
Read moreDetailsVirginia 4-H: Empowering youth for over a century
CHESTERFIELD—Since the early 1900s, Virginia 4-H has been committed to shaping minds, cultivating leadership skills and encouraging community engagement among...
Read moreDetailsVirginia High School League (VHSL) Announces Partnership with James River Equipment to Enhance Student Programs
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has announced a new partnership with James River Equipment, one of the state’s leading...
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Students send cards to local veterans
Recently, McCleary Elementary School students worked on thank you cards for local veterans. This is an annual project that involves...
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Local students send messages to western North Carolina students
Recently, students at McCleary Elementary School sent messages of love to students in western North Carolina who were impacted by...
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