Botetourt County experiences flooding after weekend rains
By Matt de Simone Buchanan saw the James River creep into town following weekend rains that began Saturday and lasted through that day and night reaching unseen levels in the last 20 years. Botetourt County Fire & EMS personnel were set to face the challenges of the flooding following a week that saw more snow and ice come to the area. The department’s Chief Jason Ferguson recently shared that emergency personnel coordinated with the county’s Special Operations Team to ensure there were water rescue personnel on standby if they were needed. “Boats were checked and repositioned in stations for...
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