BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Construction activity near a historic cemetery in Botetourt County is raising concerns from some families as officials review plans for a nearby apartment development.
Heavy equipment has been clearing and grading land adjacent to the Daleville Cemetery, a site residents say holds generations of local history. The work is tied to a proposed 276-unit apartment complex known as “The Wellington,” which is currently under county review.
For some community members, the project is personal…