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State of the County is ‘very good’
The Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2023 State of the County address at the County Administrative Offices in Daleville last Thursday morning. Jenna Bill, Market Manager of the Daleville Retail Center of Member One, speaks to the event’s attendees. By Matt de Simone The Botetourt County Chamber Commerce held its fourth annual State of the County address...
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Local
Preserving Botetourt History: Ed Holt, Board of Directors – Finance Chairman, Botetourt Historical Society & Museum
Ed HoltPhoto courtesy of Ed Holt By Matt de Simone The Botetourt Historical Society and Museum (BCHS) provide visitors...
Troutville Sunshine Girls present their 2023 Valentine Veteran: Louis Clark Silcox
Louis Clark Silcox is a Botetourt resident and U.S. Army veteran.Photo by Lee Henry It’s 70 years since the end...
Lackey Studio announces guest artist schedule
Lackey Studio and Art Gallery’s guest artist schedule for 2023 as follows: Lord Botetourt High School Art Students – March...
Dollar General relocates to new store in Buchanan
Dollar General’s newly relocated store at 17748 Main Street in Buchanan is now open. The new store will continue to...
Obituaries
Pacello, Albert
Albert Pacello, 81, of Cloverdale, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center following a short-term...
Morris, Patrick Andrew
Patrick Andrew Morris, 65, widower of Evelyn V. Morris, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023....
Bryant, Albert Louis, Jr.
Albert Louis “A.L.” Bryant Jr., 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in...
Sullivan, Hildegard Katherenia
Hildegard Katherenia Sullivan was presented to the world on June 19, 1931, from the small German city of Neuschwanstein Castle,...
Education
Middle School Honor Rolls for Feb. 8 edition
Botetourt County middle schools have released the following honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period: CENTRAL ACADEMY A HONOR...
BTEC students earn Vet Tech certifications
Ashley Wilmer The Veterinary Technology class at Botetourt Technical Education Center has recognized five students who earned industry certifications this...
Elementary School Honor Rolls for Feb. 1 edition
Botetourt County elementary schools have released the following honor rolls for the second nine-weeks grading period: Breckinridge A HONOR ROLL...
Hollins initiative to grow region’s dual enrollment teaching capacity boosted by $428,000 in federal funds
Hollins University has received $428,000 in federal government funding to enhance dual enrollment offerings for high school students 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 boys will host district opening game Friday
LB Evan Bannwart hits the net as he contests a PH shot. The Blue Ridge District boys basketball tournament is...
Botetourt girls have big game against Patrick Henry tonight
Taylor Orange pushes the ball up the court for the LB girls.Photo by Regina Devinney The postseason is just around...
River boys down Waynesboro on ‘Senior Night’
Andrew Fowler is in the “triple threat” position for James River.Photo by Jim Devinney The James River boys wrapped up...
‘Senior Night’ is Friday for James River girls basketball team
Audrey Benson of James River drives to the hoop.Photo by Regina Devinney The James River girls basketball team will host...
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