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Lockdown at Lord Botetourt High lifted after threat found unsubstantiated
Read full article: Lockdown at Lord Botetourt High lifted after threat found unsubstantiatedLord Botetourt High School was put in lockdown on Friday afternoon after a possible threat, according to Botetourt County Public Schools officials.
New Lord Botetourt High School wheelchair ramp brings big smiles to junior cheerleader
Read full article: New Lord Botetourt High School wheelchair ramp brings big smiles to junior cheerleaderAn accessible ramp was put in at the LBHS stadium allowing for one student to finally watch the halftime show from the stands.
Hollins University partners with local schools to fight teacher shortage
Read full article: Hollins University partners with local schools to fight teacher shortageTo close the teacher shortage gap, Hollins University is offering local school divisions the opportunity to help teachers get the education they need.
Local World War II veteran shares firsthand experiences with Botetourt County students
Read full article: Local World War II veteran shares firsthand experiences with Botetourt County studentsWorld War II veteran, Joe Damiano shared stories about his time in the Army with students at Lord Botetourt High School students.
Bob Johnson Classic bringing together Emory & Henry basketball alumni while honoring late coach
Read full article: Bob Johnson Classic bringing together Emory & Henry basketball alumni while honoring late coachThe first ever Bob Johnson Classic was underway at Lord Botetourt Saturday, honoring the late โCoach Jโ, the winningest basketball coach at Emory & Henry. Lord Botetourt head coach Andrew Hart reached out to coaches all over Virginia who were Emory & Henry basketball alumni, encouraging them to bring their teams to Daleville for a bit of a reunion, and to remember the man who lead them to where they are today.
Lord Botetourt football coach files $500,000 defamation lawsuit against Roanoke County leaders
Read full article: Lord Botetourt football coach files $500,000 defamation lawsuit against Roanoke County leadersThe head football coach for Lord Botetourt High School has filed a defamation lawsuit against several Roanoke County officials.
Dalevilleโs Olivia Bray helps lead Texas to 3rd place finish in NCAA Swim & Dive Championship
Read full article: Dalevilleโs Olivia Bray helps lead Texas to 3rd place finish in NCAA Swim & Dive ChampionshipROANOKE, Va. โ Dalevilleโs Olivia Bray has many titles; Lord Botetourt alum, Olympic Trial Qualifier, Texas Longhorn, and now, and All-American. Last week, she competed in multiple events in her first NCAA Swim & Dive Championship, taking home silver in the 200-meter butterfly as a freshman. โThere were eight of us, two swimmers had been to an NCAA Championship before so we were a new group to go. We went to go get the trophy and we couldnโt let it go.โAdBray placed 3rd in the 400-yard medley relay, 7th in the 200-yard medley relay, 9th in the 400-yard freestyle relay with her team, 7th in the 100-yard butterfly, 16th in the 100-yard backstroke, 2nd in the 200-yard butterfly. With her Olympic dreams put on hold last year, she also intends on competing in the Olympic trials this summer.
Lord Botetourt girls basketball feeling grateful amid challenging preseason
Read full article: Lord Botetourt girls basketball feeling grateful amid challenging preseasonDALEVILLE, Va. โ After nearly nine months of no high school basketball, the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers were grateful to be back on the court. โI just want to take advantage of anything that Iโm given this year,โ senior Grace Taylor said. โSo weโre in phase two in Botetourt which means we canโt pass the ball,โ she said. โItโs really hard to game prep right now because we canโt do anything five on five, we canโt do anything five on zero, so we canโt pass and put in plays or anything like that,โ Favaro said. โWhatever Iโm given, Iโm just looking to play, anything that is, just shooting or doing something with the team, Iโm thankful for that,โ Taylor finished.
Botetourt County Public Schools hosts job fair to fill openings for teachers, bus drivers
Read full article: Botetourt County Public Schools hosts job fair to fill openings for teachers, bus driversDALEVILLE, Va. โ Botetourt County Public Schools put its โNow Hiringโ sign on full display on Wednesday. The school district hosted a job fair at Lord Botetourt High School throughout the day. Applicants were able to interview with school district leaders face-to-face, albeit with distance, between the tables due to COVID-19 precautions. Botetourt County Public Schools is looking to fill openings for teachers, bus drivers, bus aides, nurses, and custodians. โI want to help out wherever they need me.โThe school district encouraged applicants to pre-register but did allow walk-ins to apply for jobs.
Whatโs News Today: Tree lighting, job fair
Read full article: Whatโs News Today: Tree lighting, job fairBotetourt County Schools is holding a job fair today. Itโs looking for nurses and nurses substitutes, as well as substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians and other positions. The job fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lord Botetourt High School. Santa will begin calling children in Christiansburg today. The Town of Christiansburg will light its Christmas Tree virtually tonight.
One student tests positive for COVID-19 at Lord Botetourt High School
Read full article: One student tests positive for COVID-19 at Lord Botetourt High SchoolBOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ A student has been diagnosed with coronavirus at Lord Botetourt High School. Botetourt County Public Schools made this announcement Thursday and said the school will remain open during this time. Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ said it has been working with the health department to identify anyone else in the community considered a close contact to this positive case. Anyone who has been exposed will be contacted directly by the health department and will be given further guidance, according to the notice. Russ said those who arenโt contacted donโt need to stay home or isolate.
Student at Lord Botetourt High School tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Student at Lord Botetourt High School tests positive for COVID-19BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ Lord Botetourt High School will stay open after school leaders said a student there tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter to parents sent out on Monday, school leaders said the areas of potential exposure were โlimitedโ and did not involve any classroom areas. School leaders said they are working closely with the Roanoke and Alleghany Health Department on contact tracing. The cleaning crew used EPA-registered and CDC-approved disinfectants in the spaces of potential exposure, according to school leaders. School leaders reminded parents to monitor their childโs and familyโs health, particularly screening for COVID-19 symptoms.
Lord Botetourtโs Hunter Rice verbally commits to Army
Read full article: Lord Botetourtโs Hunter Rice verbally commits to ArmyROANOKE, Va. โ Coach Jamie Harless continues to churn out Division One talent from Lord Botetourtโs football program. The most recent commit being star running back and linebacker Hunter Rice, who has verbally committed to play for Army. In 2019 Rice rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 16 touchdowns in juts 8 games of action. Rice becomes the 5th Lord Botetourt prospect in the class of 2021 to commit to a D-1 FBS or FCS program. Youโll recall the trio of Cavaliers that committed to Appalachian State-- Colston Powers, Kyle Arnholt and Troy Everett.
Miette Veldman finishes legacy at Lord Botetourt with VHSLโs Class 3 Female Athlete of the Year
Read full article: Miette Veldman finishes legacy at Lord Botetourt with VHSLโs Class 3 Female Athlete of the YearDALEVILLE, Va. โ Miette Veldman is surely set to go down as one of the greatest athletes to ever come through Lord Botetourt High School. Botetourt, the community, my last four years, weโve seen Botetourt athletics really come together.โIn her time as a Cavalier, Veldman has won five state titles between volleyball and basketball. Her senior year alone she was named Class 3 Player of the Year in volleyball and Region 3D Player of the Year in basketball. Most recently, she was named the Class 3 Female Athlete of the Year by the VHSL and Allstate foundation. โItโs going to be different not playing basketball but I will still be busy.
Lord Botetourt High School senior dies after car crash
Read full article: Lord Botetourt High School senior dies after car crashBOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ The Lord Botetourt High School community is mourning one of their own. Mackenzie Beyers, 18, died on Tuesday due to injuries she received when she was hit by a car on May 15 on Brandon Avenue in Roanoke. Principal Andy Dewease sent this statement to 10 News:
Botetourt Countyโs Class of 2020 honored with parades for high school graduation
Read full article: Botetourt Countyโs Class of 2020 honored with parades for high school graduationBOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ Botetourt Countyโs high school graduates experienced a weekend to remember. Seniors from both James River High School and Lord Botetourt High School participated in parades through their respective towns, following each schoolโs baccalaureate service. James Riverโs parade went through downtown Buchanan, all the way up to the river the school is named for. Before the ride, senior Payton Kreklow reflected on their last year of high school as a test of resilience. Botetourt County Schools has plans for a possible in-person graduation ceremony in the fall.
Botetourt County citizens celebrate 250th anniversary
Read full article: Botetourt County citizens celebrate 250th anniversaryDALEVILLE, Va. โ People in Botetourt County celebrated a very special anniversary Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of residents filed into Lord Botetourt High School to commemorate the countyโs 250th anniversary. Botetourt County was officially established on January 31, 1770. The event, which featured speeches and historical artifacts, kickstarts a year full of sestercentennial anniversary events within the county. Bank of Botetourt CEO Lyn Hayth, who is a lifelong resident of Botetourt County, says heโs both proud of the countyโs history and hopeful for whatโs next.
Lord Botetourt football ready to capitalize on size
Read full article: Lord Botetourt football ready to capitalize on sizeDALEVILLE, Va. - "Definitely play fast, play smart. Don't overthink it," Lord Botetourt High School senior Isaiah Stephens said. If you know what you're doing, it's simple. When asked what the secret to the size of the team was, Mason Wheeling simply replied, "(We're) just Botetourt." You do feel it, as soon as it gets into your body, it's rebuilding your muscles, it makes you feel like you're doing it for a reason.