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As wildfire season approaches, there is expected to be an increased threat in 2017 in some areas of Virginia due...

In January, the U.S. Economic Development Administration designated the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany region as an Economic Development District (EDD).  This designation...

Sarah Harris of Buchanan has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Clark,...

  The Botetourt County 4-H Horse and Pony Club competed in the “Horseless Horse Show” on February 3 at the...

    Boy Scout Troop 137 participated in Scout Sunday at Troutville Church of the Brethren on February 5. Scoutmaster...

  The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests: Jennifer R. Trompeter, 43, of Fincastle, domestic assault, contributing...

  Bob Smith (right) and MCSWCD employee Marlon Old discuss the stream exclusion project on Glade Creek. Bob Smith has...

Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in this part of the country are setting the stage for what could be...

  Rockingham Cooperative is holding its Market Showcase Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-8 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center. The...

  Cody Manspile of Lexington was named the 2017 Rookie Auctioneer of the Year for the Virginia Auctioneers Association. The...