Norvel Lee also figured in a landmark civil rights case that helped chip away at the legal foundations of segregation.
Botetourt County
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Botetourt seeks to recruit future firefighters with an all-girls ‘fire camp’
The camp was so popular that it filled up within 24 hours and now has a waiting list.
Posted inNews Briefs
Buchanan earmarks ARPA money for sewer improvements, business grant program
The Botetourt County town announced grant applications will be accepted starting Jan. 1.
Posted inCulture
Fincastle’s unique New Year’s tradition
The Bells of Fincastle, an age-old Botetourt County tradition, will ring again to announce 2022.
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Roanoke County school wins fourth national championship for engine building; more . . .
Briefs: Henry County Schools Career Academy gets money for program. Sites in five counties added to landmarks register. Virginia Tech names new vice provost for faculty affairs.
Posted inEconomy
Why don’t we have more wind energy in Southwest Virginia? Or any?
Virginia has been left out of national wind energy trends, but that might change soon
