‘Teamwork,’ ‘horsemanship at its highest’ make fair’s Draft Horse Pull a must-see
This drawing from a photograph of the late Mac Cahoon with a pair of his mules is on the Botetourt...
DEQ continues to monitor Tinker Creek after Saturday chemical spill that killed ‘tens of thousands’ of fish; unlikely wells affected by the spill
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reported that a Saturday morning chemical spill in Simmons Industrial Park in Cloverdale...
Teachers are back; students report for school next Wednesday
Botetourt’s first-year teachers met Tuesday morning at The Glebe in Daleville in preparation for their first official day, which...
Wind farm construction expected to start by end of this year
Apex Clean Energy Project Manager Charlie Johnson told the Botetourt Board of Supervisors his company is working diligently to start...
Altec truck on display during Made in America Day at White House
When President Donald Trump and Vice-President Michael Pence toured the grounds of the White House during Made In America...
Ag/forest industries’ impact in Botetourt has modest growth compared to state
As county officials interview for ag development position A study released late last week shows agriculture in Botetourt County had...
Kern, Robertson 2nd in national collegiate beach volleyball championship
Liberty University beach volleyball teammates Maribeth Kern (left) and Sallie Robertson.Liberty University photo Liberty University sand volleyball teammates Maribeth Kern...
Addy Grace Foundation nears halfway in raising funds for all-abilities playground
The Gardner family, Jennifer and James with daughter Addy and son Bryson. The all-abilities playground will featured the best elements...
Draft plan for Greenfield historical area gets aired, good reviews at public meeting
Carol Geiger and Greenfield Preservation Advisory Commission member Angela Coon talk with Greg Webster of Hill Studios at last week’s...
Planners recommend rezoning to allow Walnut Manor to use pre-2002 subdivision plans
The Botetourt Planning Commission recommended approving three land use-related requests when it met Monday evening in Fincastle. Among them was...