Public invited to New Freedom Farm Spring Fling Saturday
New Freedom Farm will be hosting its first annual “Spring Fling” this Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. until...
American Pickers looking for local ‘collectors’ to film for their popular TV show
The stars of American Pickers, Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby Cushman and Frank Fritz. The two most popular “pickers” in...
Historical Society taking early orders for Civil War book
The Botetourt County Historical Society announced it is holding two book signings for its “Botetourt County & The War...
Flaherty running for 19th District House of Delegates’ seat
Reagan Flaherty Reagan Flaherty made it official Monday afternoon. She’s running for the Democratic Party nomination for the 19th...
Realigned: County administration reorganized with reduced force because of 3- to 5-year financial projections
Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe announced a broad reorganization and reduction in force (RIF) last week as a money-saving move...
First All-County Band Concert
Lord Botetourt and James River High Schools’ concert bands joined together for the first combined All-County Band concert. The two...
Troutville Top of the Mornin’
Troutville celebrated St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 17 with a variety of activies and “surprises.” Above left, Jerry Jacobson...
Clean Valley Day April 1
The Sunshine Girls invite individuals and groups to clean up the county during Saturday, April 1’s Annual Clean Valley Day...
Grand jury returns indictments against 54 individuals
Sixty-eight indictments for embezzlement and money laundering were returned against a Vinton woman last week when a Botetourt County...
Schools will trim 11 positions to accommodate lower enrollment while giving 1-step for staff, other pay corrections and higher VRS.
The Botetourt School Board will put the final touches on a proposed 2017-18 (FY18) budget when it meets Thursday morning...