Opinions

The price of power Have solar and wind power increased electricity costs in Virginia? Absolutely! In the last five years,...

File graphic Donations needed for Fincastle fireworks There’s just over a month before the Fourth of July fireworks display at...

Thank you from the Kids’ Fishing Rodeo We want to thank each and everyone of you that took time out...

Supports right to express opinions Guess who wrote the letter to the editor for May 6, 2026? As I am...

Buchanan District resident recounts April supervisors meeting I attended almost all of the Board of Supervisors (BoS) meeting on April...

School Board clarifies budget planning process As members of the School Board, we believe it is important to clarify recent...

A tax by another name I’ve only been living and farming in Botetourt County for a bit more than 10...

Letter advocates standing up for fair maps In 1861, Texas decided to leave the United States along with a few...

Data center will harm butterflies, bats Project raspberry! What a sweet name for an abomination about to come to Botetourt County....

Smith urges ‘No’ vote on redistricting amendment In 2020, our Commonwealth took a historic step forward by voting to approve...