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Voters have chance to choose two supervisors

CRAIG COUNTY  – In next week’s Nov. 8 election, Craig County voters have the opportunity to choose new members of the board of supervisors or to re-elect current ones in two districts, as well as a choice between an incumbent Republican and a Democratic challenger in the Virginia House of Delegates race. Voters in specific... »

Winston elected as Roanoke County Sheriff

ROANOKE COUNTY– Democrat Mike Winston won the race for Roanoke County Sheriff with 64 percent of the vote. The race was to complete the term of retired Roanoke County Sheriff Gerald Holt. Winston was Holt’s longtime Chief Deputy, and is a 40-year veteran of the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office.  He has been serving as interim... »

Voters give Oliver clerk’s job

NEW CASTLE – Former runner-up Sharon Oliver is apparently the winner over current Craig County Clerk of Circuit Court Sharon K. Braden in the hotly contested, eight-person race in Craig County. Oliver narrowly missed defeating then-Clerk Peggy Bostic when the two ran five years ago. Bostic retired Dec. 31 and Braden took over for the... »

Wolfe latest to run for Circuit Court Clerk

CRAIG COUNTY – Now there are four running for the Craig County Circuit Court Clerk’s job. Betty H. Wolfe is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for the Nov. 2 election. She is running for the seat currently held by Sharon Braden, who was deputy clerk and stepped up to the job... »

Several candidates vie for Christiansburg town council race

CHRISTIANSBURG – Political newcomer R. Cord Hall, a Christiansburg attorney, has added his name to the list of candidates for Town Council. During the May 4 election, Hall, 32, will be up against current Council Members Ernest Wade and Bradford Stipes and former Council Members Steve Huppert and Dan Canada.  Hall, who practices law in... »

Supervisor candidates square off

VINTON – East Roanoke County citizens have not had a choice in electing a member to the Board of Supervisors in eight years.  Now, a look at the two candidates running for Supervisor: Mike Altizer and Patt Patterson. Mike Altizer: versatile vet Incumbent Vinton Supervisor Mike Altizer is proud of what he has accomplished so far,... »