Study says Botetourt emergency services ‘strong’ but director needed and an association to replace FARST
"Your bones are strong." That was one of the observations Randy Wheeler, a representative from the Virginia Fire Services Board...
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The Fincastle Herald
Two suspects caught around Exit 150 after fleeing from narcotics investigation
TROUTVILLE - Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle reports that earlier in the afternoon (Friday), deputies were conducting a narcotics investigation...
Read more‘Botetourt County Revisited’ a follow up to McClane’s first photographic history of the county
Debra Alderson McClane’s second book of images of Botetourt County’s past will be available beginning Monday. “Botetourt County Revisited” is...
Read moreExit 150 southbound 220 exit closing at 6 p.m. today to remove sign
Emergency removal of an overhead sign on southbound Interstate 81 in Botetourt County will impact traffic starting at approximately 6...
Read morePrescribed burn Friday, Saturday could mean smoke over Oriskany, Botetourt from prescribed burn
Forest Service crews from the Eastern Divide Ranger District will work to complete a prescribed burn at Fenwick Mines in...
Read moreBuchanan councilman calls accusations of abuse of power, not supporting businesses untrue
In an otherwise routine meeting, Buchanan Mayor Larry Hall and Town Council were chastised and threatened with a legal action...
Read more2 Botetourt musicians make it to the Grand Ole Opry stage
Old Dominion at the band’s Grand Ole Opry debut includes (from left) Whit Sellers, Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi...
Read moreCoyner Springs children’s center back before planners
The Botetourt County Planning Commission will hear four requests when it meets Monday, March 10, in Fincastle. Intercept Youth Services...
Read moreOne way streets will be main topic at March 10 community meeting as Fincastle wrestles with federal requirements on $700,000 sidewalk project
It was pretty clear that none of Fincastle’s elected officials knew that Main Street (Rt. 630) is a designated Rural...
Read more“Deliver for D” benefit scheduled for UPS driver Dedrick Rose
VINTON--For many years Dedrick “D” Rose was a familiar face at many Vinton homes and businesses delivering packages for UPS....
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