1909

"By the formation of of the Botetourt Canning Association perfected at a meeting held yesterday in Troutville by the majority of the substantial growers and canners of the county, a step was taken which is expected to be of great benefit to the canning interests of this part of the state."

As reported in The Roanoke Times, "Your Community," as part of its Looking Back section, May 11, 2009 (from the newspaper archives).

1983
"Most of Botetourt County was isolated from the rest of the world Wednesday as a result of a breakdown in the Roanoke and Botetourt Telephone System."

From The Roanoke Times, Looking Back, August 31, 2008

1958 (50 years ago)
"The 92-year-old Fincastle Herald published at the Botetourt County seat has been sold. Hayden Sublett, publisher of the New Castle Record, said today he purchased the Fincastle paper."

From The Roanoke Times, Looking Back, August 25, 2008

Looking Back
Roanoke Times - Roanoke,VA,USA
1908 (100 years ago)"It is reported that two parties came to Roanoke several days ago from Chicago and closed a deal with Mr. K. Stoner, of Fincastle, Va., for the exclusive rights to the wonderful wheat which Mr. Stoner has developed within the past few years."