Chamber discusses impact of COVID-19 on business practices
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn session last Tuesday titled...
Botetourt schools to open on August 11
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The main topic of discussion at the June 11 School Board meeting had to do with...
Confederate monument in Fincastle vandalized
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Confederate monument and cannon that sit in front of the Botetourt County Courthouse were vandalized...
Racing returns to Martinsville, “Convoy of Hope” event is this Thursday
Martinsville Speedway will host the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 NASCAR Cup Series race tonight at 7 pm. This will...
VHSL Executive Director Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun, Ed.D issues statements
On Recent Tragedies “The VHSL has the privilege of serving and being part of a diverse community of student-athletes, coaches,...
Albert was on Appalachian State Track & Field team
Michael Albert Michael Albert, a 2016 graduate of James River High School, was denied his senior outdoor season with the...
LB, James River High graduates were playing on college softball teams when pandemic hit
Four Botetourt County women were participating in college softball when the coronavirus pandemic concluded their spring seasons. LB’s Brooke Trappuzzano...
Read Mountain Swim Club offering practices, lessons
The Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association season has been cancelled but Read Mountain Swim Club in Botetourt County will be offering...
Thursday meeting will be about plans to play high school baseball game for Seniors at Salem Memorial Ballpark
The high school baseball season has officially been cancelled, but area coaches and enthusiasts are hopeful this year’s seniors can...
Bad day of golf helps get through no days of baseball
By Brian Hoffman - Sports Editor This is my set of Jack Nicklaus “Golden Bear” woods. It’s now Day 91...
