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Photo courtesy of Botetourt Co. Communications Botetourt County and Eldor Corporation welcomed Governor Glenn Youngkin (back, center) to the community on Monday afternoon. Governor Youngkin visited with Eldor officials, Delegate Terry Austin, local officials and partners before taking a tour...

A county maintenance worker carries out some items that remained inside of the Old Jail in Fincastle. County employees along with Donald and Caroline Naysmith cleared out the building last week in preparation for the jail’s upcoming revitalization. By Matt...

Kathy AustinPhoto courtesy of Kathy Austin By Matt de Simone   The Botetourt Historical Society (BCHS) and Museum provide visitors a chance to revisit some of Botetourt County’s history through education, exhibits, and activities. The museum’s 57-year history saw a...

Photos courtesy of Town of Buchanan As Easter approaches, the Town of Buchanan held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Buchanan Town Park last Saturday afternoon. There were approximately 200 parents and children who attended the festivities. Children enjoyed collecting...

Photo courtesy of New Belgium Brewing New Belgium Brewing announced in a press release last Friday that it has struck an agreement to acquire the Constellation Brands facility in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield in Daleville. The facility is the...

Farm Bureau Women’s Committee members Laura Corell, Rhonda Ryan, and Carol Theimer Julie and Danny Baker shared information about about beekeeping. products made from beeswax, and had an observation hive for people to view bees at work. Reena Anderson shared...

The following land transfers were recorded in the Botetourt County Courthouse in February. The names of only one seller and one buyer are listed; others may be involved in the transaction. Christine J. Adkins to Angela L. Akins, lot, $0...

Photo courtesy of Virginia Farm Bureau The rollout of a new vaccine is a pretty sweet deal for honeybees, plus the flora and crops they pollinate, according to a news release from the Virginia Farm Bureau. Honeybees can now be...

A fund-raising spaghetti dinner will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Solomon’s Mission. 592 Lowe Street in Buchanan. It is being held to help raise funds for the family of 7-year-old Jepson Neil of Buchanan who has...

Support the Fincastle Friends of the Library by donating and shopping during the Book Sale April 27-29. Gently used books can be brought to the main desk of the Fincastle Library any time. You might also consider donating baked goods...