Roanoke Cooperative Extension names O’Neill new Extension Agent
Evan O'Neill Virginia Cooperative Extension announced the newest addition to the Roanoke Valley staff. Evan O’Neill will be filling the...
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Free Clinic standing in the gap during pandemic
Dr. Michael Hart is one of the volunteer physicians at the Christian Free Clinic. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, many...
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Buchanan recognizes May as Business Appreciation Month
Mayor Craig Bryant signed the proclamation into effect, and encouraged everyone to show their support of the local business community...
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Fincastle cancels July 4 fireworks
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Town of Fincastle announced last Tuesday that it will not be having its annual July...
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Del. Austin engages with county citizens through virtual event
Submitted Photo Del. Terry Austin participated in a Zoom call with county residents last Wednesday. The free virtual event, which...
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Local convenience store owner donates portion of profits
The first donation occurred on May 1. Dharmendra Patel, the owner of Eagle Rock Grab n Go, Quickette Food Mart,...
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Drive-up baccalaureate services held for Class of 2020
JR's Caleb and Ethan Bryant Drive-up baccalaureate services for the Class of 2020 graduates of Botetourt County Public Schools were...
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Rocky Forge request going to supervisors
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Botetourt Planning Commission met on Monday remotely. A public hearing regarding amendments to the zoning...
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School Board discusses superintendent position qualifications
By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com During its special meeting last Tuesday, the Botetourt County School Board discussed the results of the...
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Phase One begins Friday to ease public health restrictions
Governor Ralph Northam has presented a detailed framework for the first phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan, to begin...
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