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‘Blizzards’ expected in Botetourt this fall
A rendering of the Dairy Queen drive-thru restaurant currently under construction in Daleville. The anticipated opening is early fall 2023.Photo courtesy of Botetourt Co. EDA By Matt de Simone Winter in Botetourt in 2023 lacked some of the usual weather accustomed to the chilly temperatures. While, thankfully, the snow stayed away from most of the area, Blizzards are projected...
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Public hearings this week and next
Botetourt County Public Schools (BCPS) School Board will hold a public hearing at the BCPS Central Administration Offices in Fincastle...
Big Spring Park work continues
At this month’s Fincastle Town Council meeting, Town Manager David Tickner gave an update on Big Spring Park. Volunteer trail-builders...
Chamber holds open house at Tuck Chiropractic
(Left to right) Chamber Ambassador Committee Chair Danielle Alexander, Tuck Chiropractic Assistant Destiny Hoskins, Tuck Chiropractic Assistant Logan Hayslett, Dr....
Library Buzz for March 22 edition
Ag Day Sat, Mar 25, 10am-2pm, Eagle Rock Library Celebrate local agriculture with activities for all ages! Touch a tractor,...
Obituaries
Terry, Ralph
Ralph “Pop,” “Paw,” Terry of Buchanan was born on March 15, 1947. Sadly, on March 6, 2023, he left his...
Seemann, John Robert
John Robert “Hammer” Seemann of Fincastle went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by...
Moseley, Imo Anne
Imo Anne Moseley, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Barrows, Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin Barrows, 51, formerly of Fincastle, died unexpectedly as a result of a battle with diabetes. Bruce was born December...
Education
School Board approves April 10 closing, 2023-24 school calendar changes
The BCPS School Board added an April 10 closing at last week’s regular meeting in Fincastle. Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ...
Tribble wins BCPS Spelling Bee
Photo courtesy of BCPS Botetourt County Public Schools held the Division Spelling Bee on February 7. Thomas Frederickson (left) is...
Botetourt Chamber of Commerce 2023 scholarship opportunity
Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Khari Ryder congratulates 2022 scholarship recipient Seth Spickard.Photo courtesy of Botetourt Co. Chamber...
Apply for Beekeepers scholarship by April 1
The Botetourt Beekeepers Association Scholarship was established in January 2019 to encourage youth to explore and support apiculture in the...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 8 edition
Schools should educate students on Internet security and safety Editor: I am a cybersecurity and scams/fraud subject matter expert. I...
Update from the House for Feb. 8 edition
To the Constituents of the 19th House District: As the 2023 General Assembly Session approaches its midway point, the House...
Fincastle Courthouse: A Discussion and History
Sat, Jan 28, 11am-12pm, Fincastle Library Jon Lanford (Assistant County Administrator) will lead a discussion on what's involved in the...
To the Constituents of the 19th House District:
The second week of the 46-day General Assembly Session has concluded. House Republicans have been working diligently to advance a...
Sports
LB baseball team wins first two games
Lord Botetourt’s Noah Donaho connects for a home run in last week’s win against Salem.Photo by Brian Hoffman The Lord...
River will host Northside today in baseball
Zeal Hammons pitches against Amherst in last Friday's game.Photo by Leigh Downey The James River baseball team continues a tough...
LB boys open soccer season with overtime loss
LB’s Brayden Burns (white jersey) battles a Salem player in last week’s game.Photo by Scott Gardner The Lord Botetourt boys...
Botetourt girls come from behind to pull off soccer wins
Amelia Dietrich of LB (25) defends a Salem player.Photo by Brian Hoffman The Lord Botetourt girls soccer team opened the...
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