By Matt de Simone   A crowd of county officials, construction workers, architects, engineers, and residents gathered Friday afternoon to witness a symbolic milestone in the construction of the new Botetourt County Courthouse as a crane carefully lifted the building's cupola into place, marking the highest point of the project. The "topping off" ceremony celebrated more than the placement of the structure's crown. Speakers described the moment as the latest chapter in more than 250 years of Botetourt County history and a visible sign that construction remains on schedule toward a planned fall 2027 completion. The ceremony featured remarks from...