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Campbell makes eight running for court clerk

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Meg Hibbert
Campbell makes eight running for court clerk CRAIG COUNTY – With the entrance of Lisa Bradfield Campbell, there are eight people running for the Craig County Circuit Court Clerk’s seat in the Nov. 2 election. Campbell, a former member of the Craig County Board of Supervisors, qualified to run by the Aug. 13 deadline, and formally announced this week that she is... »

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County gets land next to schools

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
By Gwen Johnson
County gets land next to schools CRAIG COUNTY – With an eye on the future, the county has been successful in acquiring property at 6 Allegheny Circle, next to Craig County schools on Rt. 615, Craig County Administrator Richard Flora told the board of supervisors at their August meeting. “The school has been hemmed in with no way to expand for... »

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Everyday art from the heart of two sculptors

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
By Gwen Johnson
Everyday art from the heart of two sculptors NEW CASTLE – On a bright summer-like day I pulled up to Watson “Waddy” Bowes place in downtown New Castle where two sculptors of some renown were laboriously tearing down his 100-year-old barn, one board at a time. Thanks to a friend who had given me the lead on the story, I had done my... »

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    Enjoy Al's sculptures while walking the trail at Meek's Park. A visit to his studio is an eye-opening experience. ...
    Patty Reed     August 20, 2010

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‘Underground’ youth group reaches out to community

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
By Gwen Johnson
‘Underground’ youth group reaches out to community NEW CASTLE – Can you imagine that New Castle actually has an underground movement that believes a small group of students can change the world? Well, it’s true. The diversified New Castle Christian Church youth group call themselves The Underground because they meet in the basement of the church in a big, green room. ... »

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Frazier runs for Circuit Court Clerk

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
By Meg Hibbert
Frazier runs for Circuit Court Clerk CRAIG COUNTY  – The first man to file required paperwork for the Craig County Circuit Court Clerk’s job was Bill “Billy” Frazier, who filed in May. He and six others are running to fill the five years remaining of retired Clerk Peggy Bostic’s eight-year term. Other candidates are current Clerk Sharon Braden who was deputy... »

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Blind, deaf hikers tackle Appalachian Trail

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
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Blind, deaf hikers tackle Appalachian Trail NEWPORT – The 2,160-plus-mile Appalachian Trail is daunting enough for most hikers. For Roni Lepore and Roger Poulin, the trail presents extra challenges. Lepore, who is deaf, and Poulin, who both deaf and blind in one eye and has tunnel vision in the other, talked about their special relationship with the trail when they spent... »

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Circuit Court Clerk candidates list continues to grow

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
By Gwen Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk candidates list continues to grow CRAIG COUNTY – Virginia State Police Trooper Trevor Craddock is the latest among seven candidates to announce in The New Castle Record that he is running for the Craig County Circuit Court Clerk’s position. Other candidates are current Clerk Sharon Braden who was deputy clerk before Bostic retired Dec. 31; and the Rev. Bill “Billy”... »

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Church dedicates flag flown over Afghanistan

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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Church dedicates flag flown over Afghanistan CRAIG COUNTY – The congregation of the Forks of John’s Creek Christian Church dedicated a new flagpole and an American flag that was flown in Afghanistan. They were dedicated during a special service led by Minister Bill Frazier on July 11, the second in a series on God and Country that began with an Independence... »

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Three Forest Service roads to close temporarily

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By Staff Writer
Three Forest Service roads to close temporarily CRAIG – Several Forest Service roads in Craig County may be temporarily closed during repair work this summer. The Craig roads are Forest Service 180, South Prong of Bald Mountain; FS 604.2, Peaceful Valley East, and FS 5008, Bunch Fields. Two forest roads closed for repairs since January, FS 257, Tub Run, and FS 229, Mill... »

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Jones becomes latest to run for circuit court clerk

Thursday, July 15, 2010
By Meg Hibbert
Jones becomes latest to run for circuit court clerk Sonja C. Jones is the latest to announce she is running for Craig County Circuit Court Clerk. Current Clerk Sharon Braden was the first to announce she is running for the position vacated when longtime Clerk Peggy Bostic retired Dec. 31. Braden was deputy clerk before she was appointed to fill out this year. So far,... »

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