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Lexington, Virginia – On parle français!
07/06/2025

Lexington, Virginia – On parle français!

Lexington, Virginia – On parle français! This is an important phrase for 60 Virginia high school students for the next three weeks at the Virginia Governor's French Immersion Academy at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. Until July 12, the French Academy's students will live their lives ...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2720 on June 26, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school distric...
07/06/2025

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2720 on June 26, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation methods.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2720 on June 26, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation methods. Virginia is now one of 10 states to allow this level of flexibility in small school divisio...

Botetourt County Public Schools announced in a press release last Thursday the appointment of Jordan Pinkard as the new ...
07/05/2025

Botetourt County Public Schools announced in a press release last Thursday the appointment of Jordan Pinkard as the new assistant superintendent.

Botetourt County Public Schools announced in a press release last Thursday the appointment of Jordan Pinkard as the new assistant superintendent. Pinkard brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence to his new leadership role. A valued member of the Botetourt County....

Join the fun TOMORROW, July 6, at Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza.
07/05/2025

Join the fun TOMORROW, July 6, at Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza.

Join the fun this Sunday, July 6, at Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Featuring a dazzling professional fireworks show—this family-friendly event is made possible by the generosity of the community. VFW 1841 will be on hand selling hot dogs, chips,...

The annual Run Like Baron 5K event honors Botetourt County's first K-9 officer, Baron, who died on duty on August 31, 20...
07/04/2025

The annual Run Like Baron 5K event honors Botetourt County's first K-9 officer, Baron, who died on duty on August 31, 2017.

The annual Run Like Baron 5K event honors Botetourt County's first K-9 officer, Baron, who died on duty on August 31, 2017. The event is organized by Friends of Botetourt K-9 Inc., a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the Botetourt County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit. The Ru...

COLUMN: I was sad to learn that Dave Parker, probably the best baseball player ever to play on what is now Salem’s Billy...
07/04/2025

COLUMN: I was sad to learn that Dave Parker, probably the best baseball player ever to play on what is now Salem’s Billy Sample Field, died last Saturday.

Column by Brian Hoffman I was sad to learn that Dave Parker, probably the best baseball player ever to play on what is now Salem’s Billy Sample Field, died last Saturday. Parker passed away just 29 days before his induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame after a battle with Parkinson....

The future of the old Breckinridge Law Office and Hotel is still yet to be determined, despite last week’s initial updat...
07/04/2025

The future of the old Breckinridge Law Office and Hotel is still yet to be determined, despite last week’s initial update on the matter at the Botetourt County Board of Supervisor’s June 24 meeting.

By Matt de Simone   The future of the old Breckinridge Law Office and Hotel is still yet to be determined, despite last week’s initial update on the matter at the Botetourt County Board of Supervisor’s June 24 meeting. On Monday, a group met that included Del. Terry Austin, Botetourt County adm...

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2025 Library Incentive Fund request, presen...
07/03/2025

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2025 Library Incentive Fund request, presented by County Library Director Julie Phillips during last week’s board meeting.

By Matt de Simone The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2025 Library Incentive Fund request, presented by County Library Director Julie Phillips during last week’s board meeting. This fund supports capital improvements at county libraries by offering a dollar...

Two Lord Botetourt athletes have been named to Virginia High School League Class 3 all-state teams on the ballfield.
07/03/2025

Two Lord Botetourt athletes have been named to Virginia High School League Class 3 all-state teams on the ballfield.

Two Lord Botetourt athletes have been named to Virginia High School League Class 3 all-state teams on the ballfield. Autumn Russell is second team all-state in softball and Garrett Lonker is second team all-state in baseball. Russell, a senior, was named second team all-state at catcher. Hannah Tobe...

The farm specializes in pork products – including sausage, ham, pork chops, and liver pudding. In addition to its pork o...
07/03/2025

The farm specializes in pork products – including sausage, ham, pork chops, and liver pudding. In addition to its pork offerings, Martin Farms raises around 70 Angus cow/calf pairs and maintains a commercial feedlot. Cattle are sold on the open market. While peak “meat season” arrives later in the year, the farm offers frozen meats and sausage throughout the summer.

By Matt de Simone   Martin Farms, located in Fincastle, is owned and operated by Joe Martin, who took over the farm’s day-to-day responsibilities from his father, Hubert Martin. Hubert started the farm in 1955, and over the decades, it has become a staple in the region’s agricultural community....

Residents of Botetourt County will soon see an important change in how they receive emergency alerts and public safety i...
07/02/2025

Residents of Botetourt County will soon see an important change in how they receive emergency alerts and public safety information.

Botetourt Sheriff’s Office to launch updated emergency alert system Residents of Botetourt County will soon see an important change in how they receive emergency alerts and public safety information. The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is transitioning from the CodeRED emergency notification s...

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will be distributing free food boxes on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or till all boxes...
07/02/2025

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will be distributing free food boxes on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or till all boxes are taken.

Pleasant Hill Baptist to distribute food boxes Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will be distributing free food boxes on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or till all boxes are taken. Anyone in need of food is encouraged to come to Eagle Rock Library or the church on the corner of Country Club Road [...]

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