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Alexander Boyer Alexander Boyer was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army at the National D-Day Memorial...

Robert J. Berkstresser Robert J. “Bobby” Berkstresser has retired from the Bank of Botetourt Board of Directors. He served on...

One of the shots that hit the deputy’s vehicle was directly in front of the driver’s seat. A call went...

The rescue occured on Sunday. Sunday afternoon, the Botetourt Special Operations Team and the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department responded to...

By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Matthew Ramsey During the online graduation ceremony for James River High School last Tuesday, Matthew Ramsey,...

By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Due to restrictions on public gatherings caused by COVID-19, Lord Botetourt High School held a virtual...

By Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Due to restrictions on public gatherings caused by COVID-19, James River High School held a virtual...

Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District awarded a $1,000 scholarship to two Botetourt County high school seniors. Faith Settle...

For the school year 2019-2020 the Eagle Rock Ruritan Club is awarding four scholarships to James River High School seniors...

Taylor Simmons of Fincastle was honored during Emory & Henry College's Awards Day. Simmons earned the award for Academic Excellence/Highest...