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Gordon, other superintendents unveil blueprint for education needs

CRAIG COUNTY – Hours before Gov. Bob McDonnell announced his kindergarten-12th grade education agenda for the year on Jan. 9, area school superintendents unveiled one of their own. Craig County School Superintendent Ron Gordon was one of 16 area school superintendents who held a news conference at Virginia Western Community College on Jan. 9... »

Arkay’s $7 .5 million expansion will add 25 jobs

BOTETOURT – Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Arkay Packaging Corporation, one of the world’s premiere folding carton manufacturing companies, will invest $7.5 million to expand its operation EastPark Commerce Center on Alt. 220, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The news releases said the project will create 25 new jobs... »

Gen. Andrew Lewis’ bust will take rightful place in Richmond

SALEM – After 78 years, Andrew Lewis will take his rightful place in Richmond next week. A bronze bust of Salem’s favorite son and friend of George Washington will be unveiled with full pomp and circumstance on Monday, March 22, in The Old Hall of The Virginia House of Delegates. Gov. Bob McDonnell will... »