Photo courtesy of Sam Linkous Sam Linkous has released a new book called “The Colton Stories.” Marty Gordon [email protected] A...

File photo Tim Brown By Marty Gordon [email protected] Democratic candidate Tim Brown will face Republican Robert Page in the November...

Owen Curd (center in fire hat) is assisted by Christiansburg Fire Department volunteer Tanner Worrell (left) as he aims the...

Montgomery County schools are moving ahead with plans for capital improvement projects this calendar year at just over $8.6 million....

Heather Bell Bedford County cattle farmer and business owner Joy Powers won the Tuesday, Aug. 4 Democratic primary and will...

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Dear Editor, Why are we so divided in this country? Two primary reasons: hate and excessive ego. Hatred — An...

Donna Scott Albert, 67, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Edward...

Marty Gordon [email protected] The regional classification for several area high schools is set to expand. The Virginia High School League...

Auburn High School recently won the 6th Annual Botetourt Metro Invitational, which took place Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at the...