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Sarver, Lemuel L. Sr.

Lemuel L. Sarver,Sr., 93, departed his earthly home on the banks of his beloved Craigs Creek May 13 as family members surrounded his bed singing “Victory in Jesus.” Left to cherish his memory are his wife, June Keffer Sarver; his children: J.R. (Janet) Sarver and Ned (Susan) Sarver of Catawba, and Meddie (Gene) Delp of... »

Putting Bull’s Tail on the map

CRAIG COUNTY – You could call Gene Francisco the mayor of Bull’s Tail. That’s what most everybody in the vicinity calls him. For years Francisco, who is 87, has talked about putting up a sign for the community at the end of Patton Drive in Craig County. Francisco said he had seen a similar sign near Wilmington,... »

Barnharts, hunt club donate land for preservation -

CRAIG COUNTY – Another 2-1/2 miles of Craig Creek have been permanently protected through conservation easements donated by two landowners to state and local land trusts. The easements bring the total acres protected by easements in Craig County to more than 4,000 acres. The properties are a 355-acre farm east of New Castle donated by... »

Two families protect Craigs Creek land

CRAIG COUNTY – Two sets of Craig County landowners have taken steps to protect family land along Craigs Creek by placing it in conservation easements. They are Marlon Old and his father, Charles M. Old, of Craig County, and Dr. Karen and George Barnhart. The Arrowhead Club LLC has also put land club members use... »