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Voters have chance to choose two supervisors

By Staff Writer

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... »

Pearson, H. Clyde

By Submitted

Henry Clyde Pearson of Salem died March 26, 2010, after celebrating his 85th birthday two weeks before. He was a retired federal bankruptcy judge for more than 28 years in southwestern Virginia courts. The Lee County native served in the U.S.Navy for three years; attended Union College in Barboursville, Ky., and graduated from the... »

Salem Schools could lose $2.2 million in state funds

By Meg Hibbert

SALEM – Salem City Schools could lose as much as $2.2 million in state funds – and the Salem School Board and superintendent aren’t sure where those cuts will have to be made up. Reducing salaries and benefits is likely, Salem School Superintendent Dr. Alan Seibert said, “now that the state has reneged on... »