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Catawba Murder Hole cave is subject of new book

CATAWBA – A noted cave, which some say wants to tell its own story, now has the opportunity in a recently released book. “Murder Hole” is about the Catawba-area cave of the same name in Botetourt County that author, landowner and caver Marian McConnell describes as “a unique place of danger and beauty.” McConnell,... »

Suter resigning to become Rockbridge County Administrator

BOTETOURT – Assistant Botetourt County Administrator Spencer Suter announced today he is resigning to take the position of Rockbridge County Administrator on October 1. Suter has worked for Botetourt County for 16 years, starting in September 1996 as the County’s first 911/GIS Coordinator who was tasked with implementing the first 911 emergency communications system... »

Fincastle postpones 4th fireworks until Sunday

FINCASTLE – Town of Fincastle officials have postponed the Fourth of July fireworks until Sunday, July 8, in the wake of the June 29 windstorm and resulting power problems. The decision was announced today, July 3. Town manager Dave Tickner made the announcement. On Sunday, bands will play at 6 p.m. and fireworks will... »

Budget committee now considering combination of tax increases, cuts after public meeting

The Board of Supervisors budget committee met again Wednesday morning where it digested comments from the previous night’s public meeting at Lord Botetourt High School. By the end of the 3-1/2 hour committee meeting, the supervisors had asked the county administration to provide several budget scenarios that included real estate and personal property tax... »

Candidates announce plans to pursue local, state offices

FINCASTLE – Delegate Lacey Putney announced today that he intends to seek re-election to another two-year term in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the new 19th House District. Under the new redistricting plan, the 19th House District consists of the cities of Bedford and Covington, all of Alleghany County, parts of Bedford County... »

Candidates announce plans to pursue local, state offices

FINCASTLE – Jack Leffel will run for the Fincastle District seat on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors he said in an announcement this week. He will run as an Independent. Leffel said he is not seeking re-election to a fourth term on the School Board because he wants the county government to maintain... »

Candidates announce plans to pursue local, state offices

FINCASTLE – Bill Arney announced this week he is seeking the Republican Party nomination to run for Treasurer of Botetourt County. Longtime Treasurer Benton Bolton announced this spring he is retiring and will not seek re-election. Arney said he will carry on the traditions of fairness, honesty and professionalism that Botetourt residents have come... »

Candidates announce plans to pursue local, state offices

FINCASTLE – Rodney Spickard announced this week he is seeking the Republican Party nomination to run for Botetourt Commissioner of the Revenue. “I am running for this position because I love living and working in Botetourt County, and would like to work for the citizens in an office I am qualified for,” he said.... »

Meth lab charges placed after stop

BLUE RIDGE – Two Craig County men were arrested in a mobile meth lab bust in Botetourt County last week, and a jury recommended a 10-year-sentence for another. Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle identified the two as Christopher Paitsel and Brandon Wolfe, both of New Castle, who were arrested on U.S. 460 in the... »

Getting to see Christmas

SALEM – Jane Ford absolutely beamed as she prepared to go home without having to wear her glasses. “I’ve been wearing glasses since I was 10 years old,” the 62-year-old said. “I already can see better,” she added, within minutes of coming out of cataract surgery that gave her sight for Christmas. Ford and... »