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Bringing you the buzz in Botetourt County! I grew up in Arcadia. I have in my living room an original print of the 1965 J.R.

I went to Buchanan Elementary, William Clark Middle (now Central Academy), and James River High School. When I was at James River, I was the Editor-in-Chief of James River’s first Art and Literary Magazine, Currents. I attended college at Longwood University, where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in English and worked on the student editorial board and the school newspaper. For the past decade, I w

as employed with a major outdoor retailer, working closely with the creative, PR, and social media departments. Hildebrand Historical Map of Botetourt County. It reminds me of my roots and my deep love of Botetourt County.

17/11/2025

Congratulations to all!

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14/11/2025

County Finalizes Review, Issues Rankings for Orchard Lake Dam Proposals

Botetourt County has completed its review of proposals from engineering firms tasked with assessing potential solutions to meet state regulatory requirements for Orchard Lake Dam. Visit botetourtva.gov/orchardlake to view the proposals and rankings which will be presented to the Board at the November 25th meeting.

14/11/2025

It’s playoff time, Cavalier fans! 🏈🔥

Join us this Friday, November 14, at 7:00 PM for a BLACK OUT at Cavalier Stadium as our Cavaliers take the field in the first round of the Regional Playoffs! Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and cheer our team to victory! 🩶🩶🩶🩶

Tickets are $8 — cash only at the gate (no online sales). Please remember:
🎒 All bags are subject to search
🚫 No outside food or drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Elementary and middle school students must be with a supervising adult for the entire game

Let’s make Cavalier Stadium the loudest place in Virginia Friday night!

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

The holiday initiative Toys for BOT-E-TOTS is back for another season of giving, continuing its mission to bring joy to children and teenagers across Botetourt County.

13/11/2025

At 11:02 units were notified of a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and a train in the 15000 block of Narrow Passage Road in Eagle Rock. Upon arrival, units found a train had collided with a tractor trailer that was across the tracks. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. Crews remain on scene, working with railroad officials to ensure proper cleanup and clearance. The public is asked to avoid the area of Narrow Passage near James Street while crews are working. There is no immediate danger to anyone is the area. Should there be more information to share, an update will be provided.

12/11/2025

🚨 Smoke Alert

If you’re noticing a lot of smoke in the Fincastle, Eagle Rock and Buchanan areas — it’s coming from the Bald Mountain Fire.

Because of weather conditions keeping the smoke close to the ground, we can expect it to linger through the evening and into tomorrow.

If you’re sensitive to smoke, consider staying indoors with windows closed and limiting outdoor activity.

We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share updates as they become available.

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