By Matt de Simone Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach officers are enjoying fun in the sun. The officers partnered with the Brent Hershey Agency of State Farm to provide ice cream at various locations while engaging the...
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Sol Roots Band Jam on the James during Reggae By The River this Saturday, July 31 from 4:30 until 10 p.m. at the Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe Street. Gates open to the public at 4:30 p.m. with an...
Read moreBy Matt de Simone Last spring, Botetourt County Commonwealth’s Attorney John Alexander launched a program to help nonviolent offenders suffering from addiction. The program offers a chance for offenders who want to change. It doesn’t mean they are out...
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Buchanan’s North Star Restaurant recently sold to Ashley Clark (left), stnading next to former owner Debbie. By Matt de Simone Regulars of the beloved North Star Restaurant may be aware of the recent news. To those...
Read moreIf you are like me, you spent the past weekend cheering our American athletes on at the Olympics. It always amazes me the sacrifices they have made and the obstacles they have overcome in order to compete. As I watched...
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This is an ornate hearth brush trimmed in brass and a three-legged black iron pot with a handle. Cooking and cleaning were important tasks during the Colonial period and today. Both of these were donated by the General James...
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Jonathan Rodgers Jonathan Rodgers has been a paramedic/firefighter with Botetourt Fire & EMS since 2014. Rodgers says, “I really enjoy working in the beautiful countryside of Botetourt. This county is rapidly growing, but still has some very rural areas. Our...
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Michelle R. Austin Bank of Botetourt has promoted Michelle R. Austin and George E. “Ned” Honts IV to Executive Vice President. Austin will maintain her role as Chief Operating Officer, which she has held since 2005, and will continue working...
Read moreNine courses focusing on professional trades and industry have been scheduled by the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Division of Workforce Solutions and Community Education this fall. Drastically reduced tuition fees for all of the courses, from welding and electrical...
Read moreA meeting of the Botetourt County Recreation Advisory Commission will be held on Monday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Botetourt County Administration Center (formerly known as the Greenfield Education and Training Center), 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The...
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