By Gwen Johnson
NEW CASTLE – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Craig County, with the annual Christmas Parade along the streets of New Castle on Dec. 3.
The color guard from the Veterans of Foreign Wars started off the event, followed by Craig County High School Cheerleaders carrying a Merry Christmas banner and followed...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – Craig County’s first Relay for Life last weekend raised more than $7,600 to fight cancer and provide services for people with the killer.
About 170 people took part in the relay and camping throughout the night at the Craig County High School track. The event ended at 2 a.m.
“The outstanding support...
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By Edwin McCoy
NEW CASTLE – There is a new royal couple in town.
King Kimsey Long and Queen Kora White were crowned 2011 Craig County High School Homecoming royalty during half-time ceremonies at the Oct. 7 football game.
Their court who were also elected by fellow students were also honored on the field.
They are Jordan Persinger, senior...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – During recent thunderstorms and accompanying winds, power outages have happened more than usual in September.
Some who are Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-operative customers lost power for three hours on Sept. 9 – and it wasn’t even the electric co-op’s fault, according to the general manager.
Shawn Hildebrand explained Appalachian Power Co. had a failure...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – Just before baseball and softball season started, the lights came down at Craig County High School fields.
Tonight, Sept. 7, School Superintendent Ronnie Gordon plans to talk with members of the school’s Athletic Booster Club at their regular meeting about what can be done to replace them.
The lights and poles were...
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By Submitted
Emily Michelle Peters and Fletcher Paul Abbott were joined together in holy matrimony on June 11 at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church in Roanoke.
The covenant wedding ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Paul Abbott, father of the groom. He was joined by the bride’s pastors: the Rev. Dr. J. Michael Palmer and the Rev. Greg...
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By Submitted
Jackie Bernice All and Jeremy Scot Thomas are excited to announce their engagement.
Jackie is the daughter of Evelyn All and Gary Crawford, both of New Castle. She is a Craig County High School and National College graduate, and is employed by Roanoke County Department of Social Services.
Jeremy is the son of Linda and Jim...
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By Meg Hibbert
CRAIG COUNTY – A drug-prevention program in Craig County Schools has helped change the minds of local students regarding tobacco, alcoholic drinks and illegal drug use, sponsors say.
For five years a prevention specialist and school guidance counselors have worked with each student in specific grades at McCleary Elementary School, Craig County Middle School and...
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By Staff Writer
NEW CASTLE – Many royal blue-and-white caps peered towarded the stage in the Craig County High School gym June 10, as the students who wore them were about to take the next step in their lives and graduate from CCHS.
Numerous caps had been decorated to show where the students will attend college in the...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – Students in Craig County High School’s Appalachian Music class will present a free year-end concert, playing traditional instruments, on Tuesday, June 7, at 4 p.m.
The students are ninth-through 12th graders taught by Phil Gilbert. They will be playing traditional instruments such as guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bass. Selection include “Dixie,”...
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