I-81 draws a lot of attention in the General Assembly
Letter to Congressional Delegation, bills to limit trucks to right lane at places, and study truck tolls to raise money...
3-1-1 Sheetz approval doesn’t come easily for board: Board members call on attorney to rule on motions to table the request
The Botetourt Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 with one abstention on four different motions that will allow a Sheetz convenience...
Branscom moves to circuit bench from prosecutor’s job on February 1
Joel Branscom One might say Joel Branscom is in hyper-drive as he works through what will be his final full...
Alexander assuming Commonwealth’s Attorney position
John Alexander John Alexander will become Botetourt’s Commonwealth’s Attorney next Thursday, Feb. 1, the day Joel Branscom officially becomes a...
VDOT, truckstop reach $7.2 million settlement
Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Apgar signed off on a settlement agreement that provided HPT TA Properties— the former owners of...
Legislation will name part of 220 Preston Memorial Highway
Del. Terry Austin introduced legislation in the House of Delegates last Friday to name a portion of US 220...
Fincastle council unanimously approves boundary change; supervisors’ hearing Tuesday
Fincastle Town Council unanimously agreed to proceed with entering into a boundary change agreement with the Botetourt Board of Supervisors...
Fire claims 3 members of Lithai family
The Secrist home on Delong Lane in Lithia was destroyed by an early morning fire Saturday.Photo by Ed McCoy Botetourt...
Retired Lexington city manager is hired as Buchanan interim manager
Jon Ellestad is filling in as Buchanan’s interim town manager, according to Vice-Mayor James Manspile. Manspile said Town Council agreed...
Eagle Rock volunteers recognized with Medals of Valor and Medal of Heroism
Dawn Wright pins a Medal of Valor on Travis Smith’s uniform as Christopher Keyser looks on. Smith and Keyser, Eagle...