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Craig now on drought list

By Staff Writer

CRAIG COUNTY – Craig County has been designated one of nine counties in Virginia eligible to receive federal drought disaster relief. The United States Department of Agriculture announced eligibility effective Dec. 27. Besides Craig, other counties in which producers can apply for assistance because of losses due to drought and excessive heat on May 19... »

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... »