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Purple hanging tree boxes trap emerald ash borers

CRAIG COUNTY  – Those mysterious bright purple “light fixtures” hanging in trees in Craig County are bug traps. More specifically, emerald ash borer traps put out under the auspices of the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Craig County residents have begun noticing the traps, particularly along Upper Craigs Creek... »

Supervisors propose 4-cent tax increase

CRAIG COUNTY – February and March has found the Craig County Board of Supervisors handling a potpourri of business including the conundrum as to whether or not to raise taxes on real estate to increase county revenue. “We’re not far enough along with the budget yet to know what we will need,” County Administrator Richard... »

Craig County’s ‘Angel’ of Assisi

CRAIG COUNTY – Drive by the parking lot of the Cornerstone Church of God of Prophecy in New Castle at 6:30 on the morning of Jan. 27, and you’ll see Craig County’s own “Angel” of Assisi in action. Craig County resident Kathy Sowers will be there accepting cats and dogs whose owners have made arrangements... »