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Botetourt County faces leadership transition as longtime officials prepare to depart
File graphic Botetourt County is preparing for a significant transition in its leadership ranks, with three longtime officials in key positions departing within a relatively short period of time. Deputy County Administrator David Moorman will conclude his service with the county at the end of the year after more than three decades with Botetourt County, while Community...
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Paving work underway in Fincastle
Paving work continues in Fincastle this week.Photo by Matt de Simone Paving and curb-milling work is underway on streets throughout...
Virginia Cooperative Extension offers affordable water testing clinics
Graphic courtesy of VCE What’s in your water? Using a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water? Take charge...
EDUCATION
BCPS officially establishes a ‘town’ at Troutville Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Janet Womack (left), Vicki Brown (center) and Troutville Elementary School Principal Steven Anderson (right) pose with members of...
BCPS ‘resets’ strategic direction, puts renewed focus on facilities
File graphic By Matt de Simone Botetourt County Public Schools (BCPS) is resetting its strategic direction for the next...
LIFESTYLE
Lord Botetourt High School winners of HFI scholarships
Gavin T. Rosenberger On May 17 at the Lord Botetourt High School Senior Awards Assembly, two students received scholarships from...
Democrats award scholarships
Grayson AlfanoPhotos courtesy of BDC Paul Theimer The Botetourt Democratic Committee awarded two $1,000 Citizenship Award Scholarships at the respective...
ENTERTAINMENT
Attic Youth’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ opens Friday
Dorothy, Riley Whisnant, rehearsing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for Attic Youth’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Wizard of...
Buchanan Dates To Remember
Buchanan Spring Clean Up – Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. through 4 p.m., a dumpster will be available on the...
OPINION
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 16 edition
File graphic We the People: Why the Constitution still matters Every year, from September 17 to September 23, Americans observe Constitution Week – a time to remember the remarkable document that established the framework of our government and continues to shape our nation more than two centuries after it was written. The United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787,...
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Fincastle author publishes new book
Graphic courtesy of Amazon Fincastle resident Don Woodard has published a new book, “Your Relationship with You,” focusing on personal...
Church News for Sept. 9 edition
Pleasant Hill distributing food Saturday Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will hold its monthly Food Box Ministry distribution on Saturday, September...
STATE & NATIONAL
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Cavaliers look to bounce back after loss to Magna Vista
LB’s Rylen Wright (11) blocks as Gus Feeny (11) takes a handoff. Beau Lonker picks up yards against Magna Vista....
SPORTS
Cavaliers look to bounce back after loss to Magna Vista
LB’s Rylen Wright (11) blocks as Gus Feeny (11) takes a handoff. Beau Lonker picks up yards against Magna Vista....
Read moreDetailsKnights rally for football win over Parry McCluer
Bentley Painter (1) runs for good yardage against Parry McCluer. James River broke a 6-6 tie with 15 fourth quarter...
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The next regular meeting of the Botetourt Coun ty Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, Septemberr 22, 2026,...
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PS Form 3526 Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1. Publication Title 2. Publication...
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Waddell, Timothy Allen
Timothy “Tim” Allen Waddell, 63, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away August 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones....
Read moreDetailsBlankenship, Leslie Emory
Leslie Emory Blankenship, Jr., 94, of Daleville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2026. He was born...
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Letters to the Editor for Sept. 9 edition
SWVA DCTA condemns the beginning of Google data center grading Botetourt County's decision to allow Google to begin site grading...
Read moreDetailsLeBron dunks on long-time Sixers fan
Sports Column by Brian Hoffman I never thought LeBron James would keep me from doing something I love, but...
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