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Many people recognize the most common bird species in Virginia, but according to Ashley Peele, a research associate with Virginia...

Botetourt Republican Women’s new officers and guests at the February meeting The Botetourt County Republican Women installed officers for the...

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...