Botetourt County has named longtime WDBJ7 chief meteorologist and journalist Brent Watts as its new director of communications.
A Botetourt County native, Watts has spent 28 years at “Your Hometown Station” WDBJ7, where he became one of the region’s most trusted voices in weather, public safety and social media engagement. He has supported countless community events, visited schools throughout the region and earned three Emmy Awards for his video documentaries, including the historic Flood of 1985 and 2012 Derecho.
Watts’ connection to Botetourt County government dates back to his years at James River High School, when he was selected to produce an informational video that helped pass a bond referendum, paving the way for the construction of several new county improvements.
“There’s something very special about Botetourt – it has the beauty and history combined with growth and innovation,” Watts said. “I can’t wait to share the stories of the people, places and progress that make Botetourt County an amazing place to live and work.”…