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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...

Terry L. AustinFile photo The 2026 General Assembly Session concluded on the evening of Saturday, March 14, ending a 60-day...

Finn comments on redistricting proposal Regarding the upcoming referendum on a temporary redistricting proposal, I find it easy to imagine...

Del. Terry L. AustinFile photo The eighth week of the 2026 Session has concluded, and the Virginia General Assembly is...

Del. Terry L. AustinFile photo The seventh week of the 2026 General Assembly Session has concluded, and we are now...