250th Anniversary Celebration Facts and a sidebar story
Celebration Facts for the Botetourt 250th Anniversary. Today we are going to talk about the 200th Celebration in 1970. How
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Botetourt County issues Burn Ban due to drought conditions
The Botetourt County Administrator has declared a local emergency due to the drought conditions that exist throughout the County. The
Read MoreGenealogy Fair gears up for 250th Anniversary
Tracking down the family history is a hobby and yes, a quest for many. In Botetourt County, the 250th Anniversary
Read MoreThe Exit 150 “Pollinator Field” will be mowed yearly by VDOT
The so-called pollination field at Exit 150 will be mowed after all. But only once a year. The Board of
Read MoreA Taste of Honey
A honey tasting, and not a single taste of honey was the same! And every taste was delish! The Botetourt
Read MoreOn the Farm: Barn Quilts
In March, the Botetourt/Alleghany Young Farmers group was formed. Our mission and goals revolve around the future of the agricultural
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Wild Around Botetourt
Our Around Botetourt columnist is also a fine wildlife photographer. Anita Firebaugh took these photos on her farm in Troutville.
Read MoreAround Botetourt: Healthy citizens? A must.
Is Botetourt County healthy? Not fiscally, but in the health and well-being of the citizenry. It’s not a topic the
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Around Botetourt: Greenfield slave cabins await help
Around Botetourt: Greenfield slave cabin preservation update by Anita J. Firebaugh A committee of 15 people, including a descendant of
Read MoreEldor and Altec bring new jobs in Botetourt
Eldor Corporation has finished construction of its facility at Botetourt Center of Greenfield and has obtained its certificate of occupancy, according to
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