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Botetourt County deputies arrest man wanted for probation violation after standoff
Read full article: Botetourt County deputies arrest man wanted for probation violation after standoffThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect wanted for probation violation in connection with a home invasion.
Fincastle man facing several charges after alleged domestic assault leads to hours-long standoff
Read full article: Fincastle man facing several charges after alleged domestic assault leads to hours-long standoffA Fincastle man is behind bars and is facing several charges following a domestic violence abduction that resulted in a standoff with deputies that lasted several hours, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
Lynchburg towing company to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Lynchburg towing company to provide free rides on New Year’s EveNew Year’s Eve, a day sometimes filled with spending time with family and friends, is almost here. If you’re planning on going out instead of staying home, there are plenty of events taking place.
Botetourt Co. woman found dead in North Carolina, first reported missing out of Richmond in 2022
Read full article: Botetourt Co. woman found dead in North Carolina, first reported missing out of Richmond in 2022Maggie Stickler's mother, Mary told 10 News her daughter's death is being investigated as a homicide.
Fincastle man facing lengthy prison sentence of 15+ years for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Fincastle man facing lengthy prison sentence of 15+ years for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riotProsecutors have recommended that Markus Maly be sentenced to 188 months of incarceration, or 15 years and 8 months.
Fincastle family loses all belongings, dog in house fire, crews say
Read full article: Fincastle family loses all belongings, dog in house fire, crews sayA family of three in Fincastle lost all of their belongings and their beloved family dog in a house fire on Thursday, according to the Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS.
Tasty Tuesday: Celebrating Botetourt County’s Restaurant Week by visiting eight great places you need to try
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Celebrating Botetourt County’s Restaurant Week by visiting eight great places you need to tryThere are plenty of other places taking part in Botetourt County's Restaurant Week
Authorities investigating threat made toward student at Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle
Read full article: Authorities investigating threat made toward student at Central Academy Middle School in FincastleThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a student from Central Academy Middle School (CAMS) in Fincastle received a threat on Snapchat on Tuesday.
Man arrested in connection to Daleville Kroger robbery, bomb threat
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to Daleville Kroger robbery, bomb threatA man has been arrested in connection with a robbery and bomb threat that happened at a Botetourt County grocery store earlier this year, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman sentenced to one month for crash that left a Botetourt cyclist dead
Read full article: Woman sentenced to one month for crash that left a Botetourt cyclist deadRock was sentenced to 12 months with 11 months suspended on Monday, the court document said, and now has a restricted license, for use only to and from work during work hours, to transport a minor child, and to and from court-ordered facilities.
Fincastle man appears in federal court for charges connected to Capitol riots
Read full article: Fincastle man appears in federal court for charges connected to Capitol riotsA Fincastle man appeared in federal court for a status hearing on Friday after he was charged in connection with the deadly U.S. Capitol riot.
Win two tickets to the Cocktail Classic in Fincastle!
Read full article: Win two tickets to the Cocktail Classic in Fincastle!Don't miss Virginia's most extravagant celebration of craft cocktails, the Cocktail Classic powered by Freedom First Credit Union, Saturday, May 21st at the Preserve at Crooked Run in Fincastle!
Authorities searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after robbery in Botetourt County
Read full article: Authorities searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after robbery in Botetourt CountyThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man considered armed and dangerous after he reportedly robbed a convenience store at knifepoint early Sunday morning.
Community remembers Botetourt County woman killed in bicycle crash for her ‘firecracker of a personality’
Read full article: Community remembers Botetourt County woman killed in bicycle crash for her ‘firecracker of a personality’The Roanoke Valley community is dabbing their tears after the loss of a Fincastle cyclist who died in a crash Friday, but her big personality will always have a lasting impact on the community.
Botetourt County schools to dismiss two hours early on Wednesdays due to COVID cases
Read full article: Botetourt County schools to dismiss two hours early on Wednesdays due to COVID casesHigh COVID-19 transmission rates in the Botetourt County community are forcing school officials to figure out a way to combat a shortage of teachers and available substitutes.
Toys 4 Bot-E-Tots starts its 2021 toy drive campaign in Fincastle to ensure kids have a present Christmas morning
Read full article: Toys 4 Bot-E-Tots starts its 2021 toy drive campaign in Fincastle to ensure kids have a present Christmas morningToys 4 Bot-E-Tots has started its 2021 toy drive campaign.
Need plans this weekend? Check out the Fincastle Arts & Crafts Festival
Read full article: Need plans this weekend? Check out the Fincastle Arts & Crafts FestivalIf you are looking for something to do with your family and friends this weekend, then you are in the right spot! We have details on what you can see and do at this year’s Fincastle Arts & Crafts Festival. For more information, click here.
A historic bridge in Botetourt County is swinging into its 170th anniversary
Read full article: A historic bridge in Botetourt County is swinging into its 170th anniversaryThe courthouse in Fincastle dates back to the 1700s, but another historic spot in this area is celebrating its 170th anniversary.
Debate sparks at Botetourt County School Board meeting over transgender policies
Read full article: Debate sparks at Botetourt County School Board meeting over transgender policiesDebates sparked at the Botetourt County School Board meeting when parents spoke about the state’s policy requirements for transgender students.
Public hearing set to decide fate of Botetourt County Confederate monument
Read full article: Public hearing set to decide fate of Botetourt County Confederate monumentFINCASTLE, Va. – Botetourt County leaders are holding a public hearing Tuesday to decide the fate of a Confederate monument. The monument currently sits outside the county courthouse in Fincastle. While it will likely be relocated a few hundred yards away, within Courthouse Square, before any move can happen, board members need to hear from the public. “It’s important to get a broad perspective from the people of Botetourt County,” said Clinton. If the board votes to move the monument, there’s a 30-day waiting period to hear offers from museums or historical societies.
Supervisors accept recommendation to move Botetourt County’s Confederate monument
Read full article: Supervisors accept recommendation to move Botetourt County’s Confederate monumentFINCASTLE, Va. – The plan to move a Confederate monument in Botetourt County is moving forward. The monument, which is currently in front of the Botetourt County Courthouse, will likely be moved not too far away. On Tuesday, the county’s board of supervisors unanimously accepted a committee’s recommendation to move it a few hundred yards away from its current location to the Botetourt County History Museum and add a plaque to provide historical context. Before any move can happen a public hearing will need to take place. That hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Botetourt County Confederate monument likely to move within court square
Read full article: Botetourt County Confederate monument likely to move within court squareBOTETOURT COUNTY, VA. – After months of discussion on where the Botetourt County Confederate Monument should go, a decision is growing near. The monument currently sits in front of the courthouse in Fincastle and it likely won’t be going far, although its new home will not be in front of the courthouse entrance. The committee asked the architects that are renovating courthouse square to find it a new home. “The long and short of that is it will be located not too far from where it has been but the actual location will depend on the reconfiguration of courthouse square itself,” Botetourt County Board of Supervisors member Steve Clinton said. The committee will formally present its research and recommendation to the board in January.
Botetourt Chamber of Commerce creates first Tinsel Trail in Fincastle
Read full article: Botetourt Chamber of Commerce creates first Tinsel Trail in FincastleFINCASTLE, Va. – It’s time to hit the Tinsel Trail in the Town of Fincastle! The Botetourt Chamber of Commerce and the Bank of Fincastle have teamed up to create a trail of decorated trees. Each tree is sponsored by a local business or organization. The idea is to get folks out in a safe way to enjoy this special season. “We really wanted to do something to bring some holiday cheer to the community and we felt like this was the perfect venue in the beautiful, historic town of Fincastle,” said Cindy Bailey, Bank of Fincastle marketing director.
‘We take this very seriously’: Social media post creates confusion over Virginia’s votes
Read full article: ‘We take this very seriously’: Social media post creates confusion over Virginia’s votesFINCASTLE, Va. – Some Virginia voters doubted if their votes had been counted on Election Day after a viral, but misleading, social media post. The post claimed some votes were ignored by the Commonwealth based on a section of the Virginia Department of Elections' voter information page. “Different offices across the state are different sizes and have different numbers of staff, which means they move at different paces.”The Virginia Department of Elections also used social media to counter the claims about the ballots. Clark hopes voters understand there is no need to worry about a ballot once it is in the system. “We’ve probably been working anywhere from 10 to 16 hour days at the election office," Clark said.
Camp Bethel offers outdoor day camp for remote learners
Read full article: Camp Bethel offers outdoor day camp for remote learnersBOUTETOURT, Va. For the first time in 94 years, Camp Bethel in Fincastle did not have overnight summer camps because of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite all the changes, Camp Bethel is still helping families with the first-ever Schools Out Camps In day camp. Kids are split into groups of six to 10 students where the majority of the day they do active, engaging outdoor projects. They have a home-based facility that is only their home-based facility so at no time does the groups and their leaders interact with other groups, said Camp Bethel director Barry LeNoir. Camp Bethel is all about being an active, engaging outdoor learning setting so the majority of the day camp will consist of that.
National Weather Service rates Botetourt County tornado an EF0
Read full article: National Weather Service rates Botetourt County tornado an EF0FINCASTLE, Va. – On Tuesday, the National Weather Service announced the rating for the tornado that touched down in Botetourt County on Saturday. Your Local Weather Authority was on the air Saturday evening after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a tornado warning for parts of Botetourt and Rockbridge counties. A day or so later, the National Weather Service fielded calls of damage to trees on a property near Lee Lane. Monday, a crew went to survey the damage and found that the damage was consistent with that of a tornado. Her neighbor is a weather spotter and sent photos of the damage to the National Weather Service.
PHOTOS: Tornado reported in Botetourt County
Read full article: PHOTOS: Tornado reported in Botetourt CountyFincastle on Blacksburg Road at 6:32 p.m.BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – As a reported tornado moved through Botetourt County on Saturday, Aug. 1. One place you can send your photos to us is at wsls.com/pins
Tornado warning expires for Botetourt, Rockbridge counties
Read full article: Tornado warning expires for Botetourt, Rockbridge countiesBOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – A tornado warning issued for Botetourt County and Rockbridge County has expired. The warning covered southwestern Rockbridge County and north-central Botetourt County. The warning followed a first warning that was issued for central Botetourt County at about 6:45 p.m. and expired at 7:30 p.m. The video above was captured by Kayleigh Addington at about 6:30 p.m. in Haymakertown, Virginia, in Botetourt County. This video below was sent to 10 News of the possible tornado spotted in Botetourt County.
Botetourt County market temporarily closing over employee sickness
Read full article: Botetourt County market temporarily closing over employee sicknessFINCASTLE, Va. Out of an abundance of caution, Heritage Family Market is temporarily closing its doors because some of its employees are sick. While none of the markets employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the store says some are waiting for results after taking a coronavirus test. The market, which is located along US 220 in Fincastle, will deep clean and sanitize before it reopens. There is no word on when it will reopen.
Red paint splattered on Confederate monument in Fincastle
Read full article: Red paint splattered on Confederate monument in FincastleFINCASTLE, Va. The Botetourt County Sheriffs Office is investigating after paint was splattered on a Confederate monument in Fincastle. At 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, a woman was seen on surveillance footage vandalizing the monument, which is located on the front lawn of the Botetourt County Circuit Courthouse. The Courthouse Obelisk, which was erected in 1904, according to the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, names all the companies from Botetourt County that served in the Confederate forces. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Sgt. The monument has since been cleaned.
Tasty Tuesday: Fincastle Cafe
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Fincastle CafeFINCASTLE, Va. – “As soon as the doors opened, we started coming.”Lynne Bolton and company make Fincastle Café a regular destination. At the center of the escape is Stephanie Payne, who says one of the main purposes of Fincastle Café is to have, “A spot where relationships can develop. “We are actually opening a pie shop featuring the Pie Lady,” says Payne. They’ll have a rooftop bar that will be above the pie shop. This will open up the opportunity for them to host trivia nights, game nights and storytelling too.
Botetourt County to celebrate 250th anniversary with big event this weekend
Read full article: Botetourt County to celebrate 250th anniversary with big event this weekendFINCASTLE, Va. – Botetourt County is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone in the region’s history. February 1 begins the year-long party for the county’s 250th anniversary. The county’s charter began February 1, 1770, and many of the places in Fincastle, like the courthouse, date back just as far. The goal is to not only honor the history but help shape the future of the county. The first event is Saturday at Lord Botetourt High School from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Bethel hosts hundreds in Botetourt at annual Heritage Days
Read full article: Camp Bethel hosts hundreds in Botetourt at annual Heritage DaysCamp Bethel is welcoming hundreds this weekend to its beautiful property in Fincastle as part of the 35th Annual Heritage Days. It's a homecoming that includes foods, fishing, crafts and kids activities. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
See the local rendition of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"
Read full article: See the local rendition of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"ROANOKE, Va. - Attic Productions in Fincastle is getting ready for their summer musical: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man". They have a large cast, ranging in age from 6-65 so it has a real community theatre feel to it. Check it out! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
See the local rendition of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"
Read full article: See the local rendition of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"Attic Productions in Fincastle is getting ready for their summer musical: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man". They have a large cast, ranging in age from 6-65 so it has a real community theatre feel... Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.