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Supervisors back greater tourism role

CRAIG COUNTY – Tourism is gaining favor as an economic stimulus for Craig. At the January meeting, the Craig County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution requesting membership in the Virginia’s Western Highlands Travel Council. The Travel Council is made up of Alleghany, Bath and Highland counties, Craig County Administrator Richard Flora explained. Membership in the organization... »

County gets land next to schools

CRAIG COUNTY – With an eye on the future, the county has been successful in acquiring property at 6 Allegheny Circle, next to Craig County schools on Rt. 615, Craig County Administrator Richard Flora told the board of supervisors at their August meeting. “The school has been hemmed in with no way to expand for... »

New documentary on American Amsterdams coming to Botetourt

BOTETOURT – Amsterdam is one of the oldest communities in Botetourt, but these days it is nearly lost in the transition between Daleville and Ashley Plantation. Still, the little community on US 220 will be one of the subjects in a Dutch film that will tell the stories of all 16 American Amsterdams. Two Dutch filmmakers... »

Board honors winter storm workers

CRAIG COUNTY – Spring is here now but when winter in Craig County was fierce, it brought people together all over the county. It was a case of neighbor helping neighbor in unheard of situations due to the number and intensity of winter storms which began Dec. 18, 2009, and continued through February. With that... »