The Botetourt Bee

18/08/2025

LBHS Picture Day is coming on Friday, August 29. 📸

Picture Day is coming on Friday, August 29!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTCFK78Z. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

18/08/2025

Register now for Girls who Code. 👩‍💻

🚀 We’re back for another exciting semester of Girls Who Code!

📅 Kickoff Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: BTEC, Mr. Kennedy’s Room
👩‍💻 Who Can Join? Girls in grades 6–12, no experience needed!

Our goal is to grow our membership, and we can’t wait to celebrate with a launch party in early November to showcase the incredible projects our members will create. 🎉

👉 Register today: hq.girlswhocode.com (use code VA64662)
📌 Check out the flyer for full details — and please share to help us spread the word!

18/08/2025

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️BOCO Striders returns Tuesday, August 19th at the Botetourt Sports Complex.

We’re back at this week, Tuesday @ 7pm! Come walk, jog, or run with us at the Sports Complex track. This is a free community event for all ages and all paces. Get outside, meet some new friends, and get to steppin’ 👟

16/08/2025

New Bee 🐝 logo!

16/08/2025

New Bee 🐝 logo for The Botetourt Bee emerges tomorrow.

16/08/2025

A wonderful list of vendors will be at the Botetourt Farmers Market, Saturday, August 16th, at 8:30 AM.

🍯Join us tomorrow for Botetourt Farmers Market Honey Day which happens to also BEE National Honey Bee Day! We will be at the Daleville Town Center on Saturday, August 16, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM with complimentary honey tastings taking place at the Brent Hershey State Farm Insurance tent, and the Botetourt County Libraries will be on-site with activities for kids.

We’ll have extra honey vendors joining us, along with the Farmers Market’s much-loved regulars, bringing a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, and meats, plus artisan makers.

Our bakers are preparing special treats for the day, including baklava from By the Dozen Cookies and Heritage Apiary, honey lavender scones from Scones by Sydney, and fresh sourdough from The Bread Shed. To top it off, Summit Sips Mobile Bar and The Local Lemon will be on hand to keep everyone refreshed.

🐝Check out all the amazing vendors who will BEE with us tomorrow:

15/08/2025

🍯Honey Sweets, free samples, and more at Bee Still Farm on Saturday, August 16th.

15/08/2025

Honey Bee Day is this Saturday! Bee-themed businesses or events looking to promote something, reach out to The Botetourt Bee.

15/08/2025

Lord Botetourt merchandise available for a limited time. 👕

🎉 Show Your Cavalier Pride! 🎉
The LBHS Merch Store is open! 🏈🎽🧢 Grab gear for all seasons and represent your Cavaliers in style. From cozy hoodies to cool tees, we’ve got you covered.

✨ Every purchase supports the Cavalier Foundation, helping us make a difference for our students and school community.

🛒 Shop now and gear up: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GmzjzWTPqZ
The Store closes on August 27th, order your gear today! GO CAVS!!!!!

15/08/2025

Congratulations to these young artists! 👨‍🎨

Three James River students' artwork has been selected for display at the Botetourt County District Courthouse. Congratulations Crystal Muncey, Ryan Jarboe, and Brylee Brammer-Falls!

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.

20/07/2024

Sunday. 7/21