Botetourt school district put three schools on the board's list of "highest honors" for the Exemplar performance school awards.

The town halls are meant to give the community a chance to speak about the future of school facilities.

Tim Fulton to lead the Cavaliers Athletic Department, Aaron Davidson taking over at James River.

Buchanan, Va. – It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here we’d always talk about how it’d be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,” Wyatt said.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Students in pre-k through 7th grade will get the school supplies they need for this year. A bridge will be dedicated today, honoring a trooper who was killed in the line of duty. Tax free weekend is underway. For Back to School, school supplies under $20 and clothing and foot wear under $100 is exempt.