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Memorial Day service at Fairview this Monday
Bill Price plays the bagpipes atop Fairview Cemetery during the Memorial Day service last year.Photo by Matt de Simone By Matt de Simone As Memorial Day approaches on Monday, Buchanan is once again the place for remembrance activities. This Saturday morning, Sirens & Salutes, a local nonprofit organization that honors and memorializes veterans and first responders, along with community...
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Sheriff Matt Ward announces he will seek another term as sheriff
Photo courtesy of Matt Ward Sheriff Matthew T. Ward has announced his re-election campaign as the Republican nominee for sheriff of Botetourt County....
Botetourt Circuit Court closing until June 20
The Botetourt County Circuit Court will close June 2 until June 20 while facilities and staff offices change locations.Photo by...
Images from Fincastle’s ‘Step Back into History’
The Town of Fincastle “stepped back” into history last Saturday. The annual event once again featured a host of informative...
Sunshine Girls Memorial Day veteran: Lee Saunders Anthony
Lee Anthony pictured here with ejection seat F-4J Phantom 2 fighter. By Lee Henry, Botetourt Sunshine Girls The Sunshine...
Obituaries
Layman, Henry Mack, Jr.
Henry Mack Layman, Jr., 82, of Evington, Va., originally from Buchanan, passed away at his home on March 16, 2023....
Dunbar, John Gibson
John “Bill” Gibson Dunbar, 83, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his...
Gilliland, Dr. James W.
Dr. James W. “Jim” Gilliland, 78, of Daleville, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Friendship Assisted Living following a...
Dudley, Earl Erskin
Earl Erskin “Nochie” Dudley, 82, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by...
Education
BTEC holds Career Signing Day, Heller wins first place at SkillsUSA
A total of 31 BTEC students signed employment commitments in Fincastle on May 15 during BTEC’s annual Career Signing Day....
School board recognizes employees, student achievements, and local businesses
Leigh Phillips (center) with BCPS Finance Director Brandon Lee (left) and School Board representative Tim Davidick during Phillips' recognition as...
High School Honor Rolls for May 10 edition
Botetourt County high schools have released the following honor rolls for the third nine-week grading period: JAMES RIVER A...
Superintendent Russ to speak at Retired Educators meeting
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Jonathan RussPhoto courtesy of BCPS The Botetourt Retired Educators will meet on Monday, May 8, at Bellacino’s...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for May 10 edition
Photo courtesy of JRHS Thank you for JRHS After Prom donations The James River HS After Prom Committee wants to...
Library Buzz for April 26 edition
It's National Library Week! April 23-29 This year's theme is "There's More to the Story." Libraries are full of stories...
Letters to the Editor for April 26 edition
(From left to right) Shontae’ Wade, Nikki Bryant, Mandy Adkins, Jennifer Hannah, Chris Mundy, (Shelby Bryant – not pictured)Photo courtesy...
Letters to the Editor April 19 edition
Thank you to Jepson Neil fundraiser donors We would like to thank the following people/businesses for their efforts in making...
Sports
Cavaliers win Blue Ridge baseball tournament, open region with Christiansburg on Friday
The Lord Botetourt baseball team poses for a group shot after winning the Blue Ridge District tournament at William Byrd...
Knights will have to beat Glenvar again in Region 2C baseball today
NC State-bound Heath Andrews rounds third for a big sixth inning run in last week’s James River win at Glenvar....
River is top seed in Region 2C softball
Ripley Barry (23) of James River has a welcoming pat at the plate after blasting a first inning home run...
LB boys open region soccer at home tonight
Carson Peery controls the ball for the LB soccer team.Photo by Regina Devinney Seventh seeded Lord Botetourt will host 10th...
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