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Quilting inspirations come from all over

SALEM – A drawing of bugs on an apple tree that her grandson Isaac did when he was younger was what inspired Salem quilter Nancy Oldham to make a brightly colored appliqué, beaded and buttoned “I Spy” quilt that will hang on her wall. Although Oldham’s wall hanging won’t be one of the almost... »

Wilmore hired as new school superintendent

CRAIG COUNTY  – School board members are happy that their quest for a new superintendent of schools has finally ended. Kelly Wilmore signed the contract last week to fill the position that has been vacant since Craig County School Superintendent Ron Gordon retired at the end of the 2012 school year. He comes from... »

Paint Bank mail now goes through West Virginia

PAINT BANK – Mail for Paint Bank residents now has to go to West Virginia and back. The Paint Bank Post Office closed on Oct. 27, a postal official in New Castle confirmed. “It was a problem with the lease,” according to Officer-in-Charge Allison Sabo. So now when Paint Bank-area residents want to go... »

Dental care comes to Craig County Schools

NEW CASTLE – Starting next week, there will be dental care available in Craig County Schools. The Craig County Dental Center staff will extend dental care to the students of the Craig County School System by utilizing the school Wellness Center facilities. New state-of-the-art mobile dental equipment has been donated through Total Action against Poverty... »

Craig dental center called model for rural healthcare

NEW CASTLE  – The dental and medical centers for Craig County are being praised as rural healthcare models, for the community’s efforts in coming together to provide needed care. “Incredible things are happening, and we’re excited about it all,” dentist James Cornick told the crowd assembled for the dental center’s official grand opening Sept. 17... »

Boucher announces $1 million for high-speed Internet to Paint Bank area

PAINT BANK – Congressman Rick Boucher made an announcement today that was worth a million dollars to residents of the Paint Bank area of Craig County. In a press conference in the community that abuts West Virginia, the 9th District Congressman announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture would provide more than $1-million to bring... »

Gen. Andrew Lewis’ bust installed in Virginia Capitol

RICHMOND – More than 230 years after he served in the House of Burgesses, Andrew Lewis is back in Richmond. This time, he gets to stay. On March 22, a bronze bust of the Revolutionary War patriot, friend of George Washington and father of Salem was unveiled and officially presented to Gov. Bob McDonnell... »

Bust of Gen. Andrew Lewis installed in Virginia Capitol

RICHMOND – More than 230 years after he served in the House of Burgesses, Andrew Lewis is back in Richmond. This time, he gets to stay. On Monday a bronze bust of the Revolutionary War patriot, friend of George Washington and father of Salem was unveiled and officially presented to Gov. Bob McDonnell. A... »