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Board moves forward with Bonsack zoning changes
According to The Wilkinson Group, the neighborhood’s main street would be located on the southwest side of the property, close to Alt. 220. This concept retains the historic structures of Murray Cider Co. to be repurposed for civic and commercial uses.Photo courtesy of The Wilkinson Group By Matt de Simone The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors agreed to “move...
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Eagle Rock Library adds branch supervisor
Library Director Julie Phillips (at podium) introduces Eagle Rock Library Branch Supervisor Jennifer Hannah (right) to the Botetourt County Board...
Santa Run and Pancakes with Santa are coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town… and he’s making his way through Botetourt County starting on Dec. 4 in Buchanan....
Documentarians to visit Historic Greenfield
Slave Quarters (built in 1860) This is a so-called “double-saddleback” construction, with two levels, located on Greenfield Plantation.File photo The...
Retired pastor publishes book on history of Botetourt churches
Photo courtesy of Robert McRae Robert McRae, retired pastor of Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church, has recently released a book titled...
Obituaries
Rhodes, Donald Earl
Donald Earl Rhodes, 87, of Botetourt County, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at The Glebe Rehab Center. Donald was...
Newcomb, Richard Madison, Jr.
Richard Madison Newcomb Jr., 64, of Botetourt, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications...
Mundy, Frances Camper
Frances Camper Mundy, 98, passed away on November 21, 2022 in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Springwood, Virginia on April 11,...
Mullins, Terry Lee
Terry Lee Mullins, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Terry was preceded in death by his father,...
Education
Middle School Honor Rolls for Nov. 30 Edition
Botetourt County middle schools have released the following honor rolls for the first nine weeks grading period: CENTRAL ACADEMY A...
JRHS Marching Knights see huge benefit from Ramsey Foundation donation; have successful fall competition season
James River High School Band Director Kevin English (left) works with percussionist Aaron Petty during a practice session. By Matt...
School Board report for November
The Botetourt County School Board met on Nov. 10.Photo courtesy of BCPS.live By Matt de Simone The Botetourt County...
Elementary School Honor Rolls for Nov. 23 Edition
Botetourt County elementary schools have released the following honor rolls for the first nine weeks grading period: BRECKINRIDGE A HONOR...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 30 Edition
In response to #BOCOGrateful I am reminded of the Bible verses Ephesians 5:20 and Psalms 107:1. I am very...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 23 Edition
Navy veteran thanks Central Academy Middle School On behalf of all veterans who attended the Veterans Day celebration sponsored by...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 16 Edition
Buchanan resident lauds Botetourt Chorus On Sunday, November 6, 2022, I attended the Botetourt County Chorus concert at Wild...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 9 Edition
American Legion Post 240 thanks donors American Legion Post 240 would like to sincerely thank the below listed contributors for...
Sports
Lord Botetourt falls to Christiansburg in Region 3D football championship game
The Cavs fire off the offensive line. The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers saw their football season come to an end with...
LB boys tip off basketball season with Blacksburg at home Tuesday
Lord Botetourt's Jackson CrawfordFile Photo The Lord Botetourt boys basketball team will open the season at home, but not until...
Cavalier girls open hoop season with three games in four days
Lord Botetourt's Taylor OrangeFile Photo The Lord Botetourt girls have three basketball games this week to open the 2022-23 season....
River boys open tonight at Parry McCluer
James River's Ryan StegerFile Photo The James River boys will open the basketball season tonight, Wednesday, against Parry McCluer in...
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