The Botetourt Bee

06/10/2025

Congratulations to our golf team on finishing runner up in the 2C region golf tournament. They will head to Hobbs Hole Golf Course in Tappahannock to play in the 2A state golf tournament on October 14th.

05/10/2025

03/10/2025

BOCO Tax Info

📬Botetourt County Real Estate and Personal Property tax statements have been mailed by the Treasurer's Office and should arrive soon.

🗓️ Payments Are Due: November 1, 2025

MAIL TO:
Treasurer’s Office
Botetourt County Treasurer
P.O. Box 587
Daleville, VA 24083

PAY ONLINE:
Visit: www.botetourtva.gov/payments

IN-PERSON PAYMENT
- Bank of Botetourt branches
- First Bank branches
- Botetourt County Administration Center (57 S. Center Dr., Daleville, VA 24083), Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Cash, checks, money orders, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard accepted.

📌 NOTE: Even if you haven’t received your bill, payment is still required by the deadline to avoid penalties or interest.

If you have any questions, please contact the Botetourt County Treasurer's Office at 540-928-2030 or [email protected]

03/10/2025

Congratulations to the CA Graduates!

Last night we wrapped up our Citizen’s Academy 👏

The group learned CPR, Stop the Bleed, Special Rescue situations and more! We hope this provided a valuable experience for our citizens. 🎉

03/10/2025

⛰️🪄 Mountain Magic is this Saturday! ⛰️🪄

01/10/2025

Big numbers from the 🌻 festival!

🌻 Look What YOU Helped Us Grow in 2025! 🌻

01/10/2025

30/09/2025

After extending service hours during a trial period from May to September, Botetourt County Libraries evaluated usage levels and determined a new schedule that will go into effect on Wednesday, Oct…

29/09/2025

Seats are filling up fast! If you haven't gotten your tickets for our Founder's Day Dinner - the clock is ticking! ⏱
Come join us for a wonderful evening with St. John's Church Foundation's Director, Stephen Wilson and hear more about Patrick Henry's iconic "give me liberty, or give me death!" speech!

29/09/2025

Bring a stuffed animal with you Fri, Oct 3 for Sirens and Salutes to give to kids when they meet Santa this year!

26/09/2025

Operation Drive Safe 460 starts today!

In an effort to reduce crashes and increase awareness on distracted driving, the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Virginia State Police and law enforcement agencies along the 460 corridor, in a 24-hour highway traffic safety initiative along Route 460, “Operation Drive Safe 460”.

Officers will focus on speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and seatbelt violations. We are encouraging motorists to drive responsibly, avoid distractions, and follow the posted speed limits.

“Our goal is simple, to remind drivers that safe driving behavior and smart decisions behind the wheel saves lives,” said Sheriff Matt Ward

“Operation Drive Safe 460” kicks off on Friday, September 26, 2025. Buckle Up, Slow Down, Drive Sober.

20/07/2024

Good info for traveling the county

Here are this week's traffic updates from VDOT Salem District:

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * ROUTE 220 AND INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY/ASHLEY WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - Work is underway on a road construction project to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection at Route 220 and Route 839/Route 1126 (International Parkway/Ashley Way) to a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT). Construction is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025. Drivers can expect the following traffic pattern changes at the intersection of Route 220 and International Parkway/Ashley Way:
• NEW: ASHLEY WAY ROAD CLOSURE – On Monday, July 29, Ashley Way will be closed for paving, weather permitting. Drivers will need to use Greenfield Street for access to Route 220 throughout the day. Message boards will alert drivers.
• TRAFFIC SWITCH: Drivers who use the Route 839 (International Parkway) and Route 220 intersection can expect changes on weekdays during daytime hours. The change will affect drivers who turn right from Route 220 southbound into International Parkway or turn right from International Parkway onto southbound Route 220.The dual right turn lanes that are currently in place may be reduced to a single lane between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays until late July. Drivers should expect possible delays and pay attention to traffic control devices.
• Northbound Route 220 approaching the intersection will be reduced to one lane. Drivers on northbound Route 220 will still be able to turn left onto International Parkway and right onto Ashley Way.
• The crossover located 0.2 mile south of the intersection will be closed.
• Vehicles from Ashley Way will use a single lane to go straight or to turn left or right onto Route 220.
• Speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the work zone.
Throughout the life of the project, drivers can expect lane closures on Route 220 and traffic pattern changes at the intersection. Starting in July, drivers who normally turn left from Ashley Way onto southbound Route 220 or turn left from International Parkway onto northbound Route 220 will have to turn right and proceed to make a U-turn using an available crossover. Estimated completion is summer 2025.

(NEW 7-19-24) * ROUTE 630 (Springwood Road) CLOSURE: Route 630 (Springwood Road) will be closed Wednesday, July 24 from 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. for culvert maintenance. The closure is located between house number 2885 and 3954 on Springwood Road. Drivers should use Route 639 (Wheatland Road) and Route 638 (Pine Haven Road) as alternate routes around the closure during the day. Emergency vehicles and residents living between the two culvert locations will have access to and from homes within the closure. Message boards will be in place to direct traffic.