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Rockets fall to top district teams

NEW CASTLE – The Craig County boys faced the top of the Pioneer District last week and came out 0-for-two. River lost games to Parry McCluer and James River, who came into the week tied for first in the Pioneer at 7-1. Last Tuesday the Rockets hosted James River, at Craig, and dropped an 80-55... »

Donations push ‘Field of Dreams’ a step closer to reality

NEW CASTLE – Despite the downward spiral of the economy the Craig County Recreation and Conservation Association’s “Field of Dreams” is making headway thanks to the benevolence of organizations both locally and from surrounding areas. In November, the Craig County Youth & Community Services board received a grant for $30,000 from Roanoke Women’s Foundation for... »

Supervisors to consider music festival with camping

NEW CASTLE – A music and arts festival in May at Country Campground in Craig County is one of the items the board of supervisors is scheduled to consider at Thursday’s meeting. The Feb. 2 meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Craig County Courthouse. A public hearing on the proposed festival is scheduled... »

Pickle bill dies in committee

There won’t be home-canned pickles for sale in Virginia farmers’ markets again this year – legally. This afternoon House of Delegates’ Bill 46 died in the Agriculture Committee when no committee member made a motion to advance it. The bill was filed by 8th District Delegate Greg Habeeb, a Republican who represents Craig County, at the... »

Former Craig cafe owner arrested on dog charges in Tennessee

NEW CASTLE – Craig County people who know Bonnie Sheehan believe it was her big heart for animals and love of finding homes for dogs, in particular, that got her into trouble with the law. Sheehan also had big goals for a cafe and coffee shop for Friday night music in downtown New Castle in... »

Rockets miss out on two doubleheaders

NEW CASTLE – The Craig County basketball teams had two girls-boys doubleheaders postponed last week for different reasons, leaving the Rockets scrambling for make-up dates. A Craig varsity doubleheader at Highland last Thursday was postponed due to the threat of snow. It actually did end up snowing and Highland missed school on Friday, but no... »

Bank buys historic building to expand behind it

NEW CASTLE – Farmers & Merchants Bank has purchased the historic little building next door on Main Street that was once the G.W. Layman Insurance Agency. The bank plans to expand on the back, but not touch the front of the building that is part of the New Castle Historic District listed on the National... »

Busy week for Craig County boys

CRAIG COUNTY – The Craig County boys have a busy week with four games in six days as they try to pick up some wins. Craig comes into the week at 1-8. The Rockets were at Narrows on Monday hoping to avenge a prior loss, but results were too late for publication. Today, Wednesday, Craig... »

Girls give 10-1 James River a scare

CRAIG COUNTY – The Craig County girls gave a great effort but came up a little short in their home game with James River last Thursday. The Rockets lost 38-29 to the district favorite, who improved to 10-1 with the win. “They battled us the whole way,” said River coach Dan Bowser. “Give Craig a... »

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 to... »