A Salem man has been indicted in a murder-for-hire plot following an extensive investigation by the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

Strong winds in the region resulted in road hazards and event cancellations, highlighting the necessity for caution and preparedness.

Heavy winds Wednesday have caused many to be without power and dangerous driving conditions in our region.

Our Game of the Week takes us to Lord Botetourt, where the Cavaliers won against the Northside Vikings, 43-41.

Eric and Brooke take a look at the 8 regions that include our local high school football teams that will be competing in the VHSL postseason.

Class 1 defending state champion Auburn also advanced to the Region 1C final.

Our Game of the Week for week nine takes us to William Fleming, where two teams, on a grind to be the best, meet with big Blue Ridge District implications on the line.

Skylar Morris finished with 19 assists in the Cavaliers Tuesday night win.

Lord Botetourt and Staunton River went head-to-head under the Friday Night Lights after both coming off a Bye Week.

More than 30 teams gathered at the Botetourt Golf and Swim Club for the fourth annual Kip Nininger Scholarship Fund benefit golf tournament, an event dedicated to keeping the memory of Kip Nininger alive.

The fourth annual KNSF Golf Benefit Tournament is happening Botetourt Thursday, and we have a team representing 10 News.

It was a complete shutout, with Lord Botetourt winning 72-0 in a game that was called at the half.

Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are working on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan through the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads For All program.

The Hilltoppers headed into this match up 2-0 after wins over Lord Botetourt and Patrick Henry. On the other hand, G.W. Danville has only lost against Dinwiddie in Week 1.

The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers are coming off a 9-3 finish last season—the Hilltoppers 9-4. In the last three meetings, E.C. Glass was the victor.

2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Lord Botetourt Cavaliers

Power has been restored for thousands of residents across Southwest Virginia after storms moved through Friday evening.

The Knights sealed their first ever region title after a battle of PK's with host Lord Botetourt.

Unified sports bring joy, confidence to Lord Botetourt's track Monday

Lord Botetourt girls basketball senior class makes rare statement

Lord Botetourt sends all five seniors on girls basketball team to next level

Football, baseball, soccer and the cheering programs all represented.

Colonels move to 4-0 in Blue Ridge District play.

The longtime coach guided the Cavaliers program to three state championships.

WATCH: Region 3D and 1C girls battle for a spot in States

The Cavaliers senior ended his career with 91 total touchdowns.

Hundreds of residents across Southwest Virginia are without power Tuesday morning as strong winds continue to move through the state.

A number of our area HS stars put pen to paper today to lock down college choices.

The two-day event wrapped up Saturday with 7 games played at Salem High School.

Worsham led the Colonels with 18 points, Caron scored 12 for Cavaliers.

All power has been restored, according to Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative.

Botetourt County hires an independent company for property reassessment.

The annual high school wrestling tournament held at William Byrd High School featured some of the best in the area.

The late former Emory & Henry basketball coach left a lasting impact on those in the program.

The Terriers go on to a 41-14 win.

Lord Botetourt moves on in the bracket, taking a 42-10 victory over Bassett.

The Cavaliers went on to win, 48-13.

The Titans and Cavaliers move into Region semifinal action with wins.

Jakari Nicely was a dominant force in the Cavaliers win over Blue Ridge rival Northside.

William Byrd hosted this week’s Game of the Week against Lord Botetourt, for their homecoming game.

Week 8 — time to separate the good from the great.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking for public comments on a new trail expected to run through Botetourt and Craig counties.

The community is mourning the loss of lord Botetourt senior Jaycob Sorrels

Find updates on the 2023 10 Strong Poll here.

Carroll took the win on Friday night, 28-7.

Lord Botetourt returns after making an appearance in the Region 3D Final in 2022.

Hidden Valley returns 19 of 22 starters and have spent the offseason building depth behind them.

Hokies' J.C. Price makes guest-speaker appearance at Lord Botetourt youth camp

A man is dead after a car crash in Botetourt County.

Three Cavaliers sign NLI's as graduation approaches

Thanks to Lisa Plogger for sending us today’s picture of the day from Botetourt.

A new form of Occupational Therapy is teaching children the building blocks of life using Lego’s.

The Blue Ridge District shined in Thursday night’s Region 3D Semifinals action.

The Blue Ridge District Tournament commenced Wednesday evening.

From wings to piled-high burgers and dogs to craft beer, Top Dawgs is at the top of the Roanoke food chain

Lord Botetourt quarterback Jakari Nicely was key in the Cavaliers ending Riverheads win streak at 52.

The Lord Botetourt boys basketball team had a special pregame appearance by Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts. Mutts spoke on the importance of life outside of basketball, being present, and having a positive mindset.

The Salem girls defeated visiting Glenvar to get the Adam Ward classic started in 2023.

The Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail will run parallel to Craigs Creek, 26 miles from New Castle to Eagle Rock, county officials said.

Wind gusts peak between roughly 25 and 35 mph Wednesday night into Thursday morning

Day one of action in Floyd reminds us why the Harman Classic is one of the premier HS hoops events in SW Virginia.

George Wythe returns to a state final in football for the first time in a decade.

The Lord Botetourt grad tied for second most tackles in the Southern Conference this past season.

The Blue Demons having taking a giant step for their program for the first time in more than a decade.

In the Region 3D Semifinal last year, Lord Botetourt beat Christiansburg by just one single point. On Friday, Christiansburg beat the Cavaliers in dominant fashion, 34-7.

LB moves on, beating Bassett 41-7.

In Daleville Friday night, a Piedmont Power will meet the Blue Ridge District champs.

Ashton Harper will play golf at Virginia Tech.

A tornado warning was issued for parts of City of Roanoke, Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford and Franklin.

Lord Botetourt came out on top 44-7.

Lord Botetourt won against Staunton River 41-14.

The game’s final score was 48-7, Lord Botetourt victorious.

The Cavaliers were victorious, 41-27.

Thanks to Krystal for today’s Picture of the Day from Peaks of Otter.

Sophomore Caleigh Ponn reached 500 kills in only her seventh game into the season

VMI notched their first win of the season over the weekend, taking out Bucknell. The Keydets showed a balanced run game, led by a guy that should be pretty familiar to 1st and 10 fans.

Lord Botetourt snaps Riverheads 52 game win streak, led by QB Jakari Nicely.

Keydets opened up to a 24-0 lead on their way to a 24-14 victory.

It was a historic night for Lord Botetourt.

The final score was 70-0, with LB snagging the W.

We’re inching closer and closer to the playoffs, and things are starting to heat up in the 10 Strong Poll.

Lord Botetourt will open its season at home against E.C. Glass on Friday, August 26.

The Titans hope to improve on a 7-win season with a more balanced offensive attack.

The Blue Demons look to build upon its established culture under head coach Alex Wilkens.

Good view, good people and good food - Foot of the Mountain checks off all three

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s is giving its patrol cars a new, or rather old, look – They are introducing a new black and white patrol fleet.

A new month means a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient!

The new policy will go into effect on July 1 at libraries in Botetourt County, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, and Roanoke County.

Southwest Virginia proved once again its dominance in spring competition, bringing home seven titles back to the area.

The scene is certainly set for a SW Virginia gold rush of state spring sports medals. No less than a dozen squads have advance to the state finals. Here’s a rundown of our local teams that were in action on State Semifinal Friday.

When you go to a game at Lord Botetourt or James River and admire the nice field, you might have to thank a robot for it.

The Titans

High school region tournament are nearing conclusions in SW Virginia.

The Lady Cavaliers defeated the Vikings 5-1 to advance to the Region 3D Semifinals.

The long-awaited return of Lil' Cucci's has finally come

Northside baseball beat Lord Botetourt on Tuesday 8-7 on a walk-off single by Dylan Danpeer.

Thanks to Jason for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Botetourt!

In the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.

In a Region 3D matchup, #1 Cave Spring beat #8 William Byrd 64-43. On the other side of the bracket, #2 Northside beat #7 Christiansburg 85-43.

In the battle for the Blue Ridge District title, the Staunton River girls beat Lord Botetourt 47-31.