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Federal grand jury indicts man for drug trafficking

By Meg Hibbert

NEW CASTLE – As a result of what the Craig County Sheriff’s Office said was a year-long investigation, a federal grand jury indicted a 29-year-old New Castle man for drug trafficking involving heroin. Sheriff Clifford Davidson identified him as Barry Monroe Owens Jr., and his address as 96 12th Street in New Castle. He was indicted... »

Ground-breaking ceremony kicks off work on new Radford public safety building

By Heather Bell

RADFORD – Work is underway on the city’s new public safety building, which will house the city’s police department, emergency communications and city functions. At Monday’s Radford City Council meeting, Radford City Manager David Ridpath told council members work has begun on the facility, which is expected to be completed in 2012. Friday, about 100... »