Statewide candidates have typically debated before the Virginia Bar Association. This year, neither campaign agreed. It’s unclear whether we’ll see any debates this year.

The state appropriated $6 million in 2022 for a museum in Botetourt, but it’s taken until now to find the local match — and a place to put the facility.

This facility will bring in significant tax revenue, helping fund the county services you rely on, without asking local taxpayers to pay more.

Walter Michael represents the Blue Ridge District on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. He is a Republican.

But then summer drove off something of a cliff and the extreme heat ended. Much of the rest of July and most of August was fairly typical, lots of 80s highs, some brief lower-mid 90s in lower ...

Objectives of the plan, dubbed “Back to Salem’s Future,” include diversifying the housing stock, preserving the city’s history and strengthening regional collaboration, among ...

The tech giant paid $14 million for 312 acres in a county industrial park and will contribute another $4 million toward community projects. It did not provide a timeline for the project or say how ...

It has been said that “to plant a tree is an act of faith in the future.” The leaders of Botetourt County figuratively planted a tree and proclaimed their faith in the future when they decided in the ...

With the House of Representatives version of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Congress would level the playing field for U.S. tobacco companies and farmers.

With the House of Representatives version of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Congress would level the playing field for U.S.

Steve Clinton represents the Amsterdam District on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. The Botetourt Center at Greenfield demontrates the wisdom of taking the long view in economic development.

A bill before Congress would eliminate $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides federal funding for local public radio and television stations including Blue Ridge ...