Opinions

By Brian Hoffman, Sports Editor   Here’s some concerning news for football fans with DirecTV. You may not have command...

Board of Supervisors address concerns surrounding library materials For several months, we have listened to community concerns on opposing sides...

Library Director adds clarification to Aug. 9 letter An August 9 letter to the editor contained misinformation that has been...

Thank you to the supporters of Botetourt Youth with Character Academy Twenty-one rising sixth graders, representing each of the seven...

Former county administrator lauds supervisors’ approval of new development It was refreshing to read that the Board of Supervisors approved...

Appreciates Sheriff’s Senior Social event Many thanks to Sheriff Matt Ward and his deputies for hosting another Senior Social in Botetourt...

By Brian Hoffman, Sports Editor   It’s all-star week for Major League Baseball and that always brings back some fond...

Appreciates VDOT road maintenance crew The stand of bamboo near our driveway off Rt. 220 was blocking our view when...

Reader says Blue Ridge citizens ‘blindsided’ by county officials Last week, I contacted the chairman of the Botetourt Board of...

"You can bet on it" By Brian Hoffman, Sports Editor   I’m on a list to receive e-mails from a...