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Supervisors Looney and Durling recognized for service

NEW CASTLE – Craig County Supervisors Helen Looney and Jennifer Durling were recognized for their service to the county while on the Board of Supervisors. Helen Looney who represents the Upper Craigs Creek District was elected to the Board in November 2003 and began serving her first term January 1, 2004. She chose not... »

Glenvar Rt. 460 widening construction could start in November

Almost a year after utility lines were relocated, construction could start in November to widen Rts. 460-11 in Glenvar. DLB out of Hillsville was the apparent low bidder after a second round of bids were opened Aug. 25, Virginia Department of Transportation officials said. Nothing will be definite until the contractor’s bonds and other requirements are... »

GPS sending more travelers (including trucks) over winding Roaring Run Road to I-64

It’s not uncommon for folks traveling between Eagle Rock and Covington to take the “shortcut” over Rich Patch Mountain instead of wrestling with what’s left of the two-lane section of US 220, then cutting through or traversing Clifton Forge to reach I-64 to head west. But it’s doubtful a traveler headed for I-64 who is... »

Committee recommends Exit 150 plan that closes truck stop

The truck stop will go if VDOT approves a recommendation to realign the beleaguered Exit 150 interchange area—and it could happen as soon as the next two-three years. That’s the main proposal in recommended improvements that would cost about $21.5 million and would include some modifications and additions to the existing exit and on ramps... »

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... »

Route 419 revamp being studied

Route 419 is getting an upgrade, according to the Roanoke Valley-Allegheny Regional Commission and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The upgrade could take over two decades to complete, however.On December 3, members of the community were invited to the Brambleton Center for a workshop to gather feedback on the plans to improve Route 419. Everything... »