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BCSO receives fifth re-accreditation from VLEPSC
Sergeant Tim Wright, Sheriff Matt Ward, Accreditation Manager Deputy William Bentley, and VLEPSC Program Manager Todd Clingenpeel stand with BSCO’s certificate of recognition for its fifth VLEPSC re-accreditation last week in Daleville. Ward, Team Leader of the Assessment Team for VLEPSC Sonia Ramsey of the Town of Pulaski Police Department, Bentley, and Clingenpeel during last week’s VLEPSC meeting.Photos by Matt...
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HFI Holiday Home Tour this Saturday
The Town of Fincastle will really be rockin’ this weekend with the continuation of the beautifully decorated Tinsel Trail, and...
Board approves budget amendment on broadband expansion
Lumos provided a map of current grant-funded broadband projects at the supervisors meeting. The service provider has brought fiber to...
County congratulates volunteer for 45 years of service
Buchanan Volunteer Firefighter John Manspile (left) received his lifetime achievement award from Fire Chief Jason Ferguson at last Tuesday’s Board...
Breckinridge students present art to JDR Court
Breckinridge students Leya Crawford, Emma DeVillo, and Kensie Kaufman (front) presented artwork to the staff of Botetourt County Juvenile and...
Obituaries
Wells, Nancy Gibson
Nancy Carrol Gibson Wells, 82, of Daleville, was a loving wife of 58 years, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend...
Kozlowski, Edward P.
LTC Edward P. Kozlowski, USA, Ret., 86, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Lewis Gale Medical Center...
Juba, Stephen Lee
Stephen Lee Juba, Sr., 74, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his...
Drewry, Judy Hepler
Judy Landis Hepler Drewry, 78, of Fincastle, rose to her heavenly home on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was preceded...
Education
Local kids sing on the ice
Eagle Rock and Buchanan elementary schools perform the National Anthem for the Pensacola Ice Flyers at Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs...
Maag Gala contributes to BTEC welding program
Maag Gala, Inc. and the Dover Foundation contributed $30,000 towards 10 new welding booths at the Botetourt Technical Education Center.Photo...
High School Honor Rolls for Nov. 22 edition
Botetourt County high schools have released the following honor rolls for the first nine-weeks grading period: JAMES RIVER A HONOR...
CAMS students selling original artwork
Photos courtesy of Courtney May The Central Academy Middle School chapter of the National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) created...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 23 edition
Boothe is Fincastle Christmas Parade grand marshal Fincastle Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with many floats,...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 22 edition
Buchanan mayor comments on last Town Council meeting All organizations change and evolve over time. Positions and operations are updated...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 15 edition
McCaleb thanks supporters I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the voters of Fincastle and Eagle Rock for...
Letters to the Editor for Nov. 8 edition
A thank you to Harry Gleason This letter is to Harry Gleason from his many friends and admirers to thank...
Sports
Botetourt boys open basketball season with two wins
Carson Edwards grabs a rebound for Lord Botetourt against Blacksburg. Lord Botetourt's Evan Bannwart found success from the 3-point arc...
Lord Botetourt girls off to hot start in basketball
Botetourt’s Gracie Hufford splits the defense and drives to the hoop. Taylor Orange puts up a shot against PH. The...
River boys basketball will host Bath County tonight
The James River boys basketball team will continue a busy early season schedule with a home game against Bath County...
River girls will be in Christiansburg for hoops tonight
Kelsi Maydian looks for a driving lane. Siera Davis grabs a rebound. The James River girls will have a rematch...
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