Today's News

Hatcher joins the race for
nomination

    Botetourt County resident Zachary Hatcher, a small business owner and local pastor, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination of Virginia’s 19th House of Delegate District.
    The 19th District is currently represented by Delegate Lacey E. Putney, who recently announced he would not seek another term. Three other candidates have also announced that they are running for the GOP nomination:  Terry Austin, Jim McKelvey and Zach Martin.

A proposal to build a tour bus maintenance facility in Montvale drew complaints from neighbors when it came before the planning commission last week.

    Monday’s bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon struck close to home for Bedford County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney John Wheelock—Wheelock’s sister, Jessica Doyle was one of the more than 23,000 participants.
    “She’s fine,” Wheelock said of his sister, who had finished the race about 30 minutes before the first of two explosions.

Back in December, the board of the  Bedford Hospice House, Inc. announced its facility off Falling Creek Road was suspending operations in order to reorganize and find a workable business plan.
    Four months later the board continues to work with possible partners to fulfill that goal and the organization’s mission, according to volunteer Board President Jeffrey Fulgham.