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Daleville Kroger robbed Monday night
The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center received a 911 call at 7:22 p.m. on Monday, May 23, from an employee at the Daleville Kroger reporting a robbery. The clerk reported a man approached a cashier carrying a bag reportedly containing an explosive device and demanded that the clerk give him money. The man then fled the store with...
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Apple Barn II in Troutville leaves ‘so many great memories’
Apple Barn II Gifts and Collectibles closes this Monday, May 31 after 35 years of providing enjoyment to the Botetourt...
Special Olympian leads sheriff’s officers, friends, and family in ‘Torch Run’
Several community participants joined Special Olympics Athlete Josh Leonard (holding torch) for a special Torch Run supporting Special Olympics Virginia...
Botetourt kicks off summer season with ‘Movie in the Park’
It was a beautiful night for a movie at Troutville Elementary! Dozens gathered to enjoy “Monsters University,” the first movie...
Sunshine Girls’ Memorial Day veteran: Bob Pannell
Helen and Bob Pannell By Lee Henry The Sunshine Girls visited Robert L. Pannell ("Bob") this spring and enjoyed...
Obituaries
Norma Householder Quarles
Norma Householder Quarles was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 12, 2022....
Mildred Hambrick Johnson
Mildred “Middy” Virginia Hambrick Johnson, 93, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Brian Center in Low...
Peggy McDaniel Fowler
Peggy McDaniel Fowler passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2022 at 2 a.m. Peggy went to be with...
Margaret Jewel Rader Webb
Margaret Jewel Rader Webb, 98, of Botetourt County, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born on December 6, 1923, she...
Education
BTEC teacher donates to Wigs for Kids
BTEC Cosmetology student Lyndsay Perillaman (top left) lops off the locks of Computer Science teacher Kurtis Kennedy while Cosmetology teacher...
BCPS recognizes Teacher of the Year at Hotel Roanoke banquet
Botetourt County Public Schools held its first-ever Teacher of the Year Banquet at The Hotel Roanoke on Thursday, April 28....
High schools hold award ceremonies
James River seniors seated at last Tuesday’s awards ceremony. James River High School and Lord Botetourt High School held their...
Latest edition of James River literary magazine now available online
The 2021-22 edition of James River High School (JRHS) literary magazine “Currents” is now available online. JRHS junior Anya Justice...
Opinion
Library Buzz for May 25 Edition
Family Activities You’ve probably heard that “the family that plays together, stays together.” At Botetourt County Libraries, we’ve designed our...
Letters to the Editor for May 25 Edition
Thanks for help locating lost dog We offer a huge thank you to all the kind employees and customers of...
Library Buzz for May 18 Edition
Authors Kathryn Miles (left) and Ken Conklin speak in Botetourt this week about their recent books. Want to meet an...
Letters to the Editor for May 18 Edition
JRHS After Prom thanks sponsors The James River High School After Prom celebration returned for 2021/2022 after a three-year hiatus. The...
Sports
LB boys are top seed in region tennis
The Lord Botetourt tennis boys finally have a home. The Cavaliers will host the Region 3D tournament this week at...
LB will play at Cave Spring to open Region 3D baseball
LB catcher Owen Prince fires to second as a Byrd base runner attempts to steal. The Lord Botetourt baseball team...
River ends regular season with comeback win, will open Region 2C baseball playoffs at home
James River second baseman Hunter Mays fields a grounder in last week’s win over Radford. The James River Knights will...
Lord Botetourt soccer teams will host region doubleheader
Cadyn Bowles (7) of LB battles Byrd’s Landon Niday for the ball in last week’s district game. Memorial Day should...
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