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Patterson letter questions transparency I attended the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 27, 2026. Attendance was not nearly as...

Del. Terry L. AustinFile photo The first full week of the 2026 General Assembly has concluded, and the impact of...

By Brian Hoffman - Sports Editor   After the Lord Botetourt football team finished the season with nine wins, coach...

Thanks for honoring Native American Heritage Month Preservation Botetourt, Inc. (PBI) would like to thank the Botetourt County Library/Fincastle and...

Remembering Jerry Dupree I read in your edition of Nov. 12 of the death of Jerry Dupree. I send my...

Thrasher grateful for successful fundraiser I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated their time and...

Think twice before turning our countryside into a solar field In Fincastle and across Botetourt County, many of us are...

Snyder asks for support for Amsterdam District supervisor As this election draws to a close, I continue to be humbled...

Wilson emphasizes early learning as key to strong futures As a member of the Botetourt County School Board and a...

Beard explains why she is running for School Board As a lifelong educator with more than 35 years of experience...