Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Wednesday night into Thursday.

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

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a felonious assault investigation after an incident at an Advanced Auto Parts in Daleville on Saturday.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Botetourt County here.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect wanted for probation violation in connection with a home invasion.

Roanoke County’s new housing development approved

A little over a year ago, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors approved a new Sheetz at the intersection of Laymantown Road and Route 460, and construction is now officially underway at the new site.

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

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a tornado warning for Botetourt County and another portion of Bedford County.

A 67-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Botetourt County, according to Virginia State Police.

A 67-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Botetourt County, according to Virginia State Police.

VSP said an aide on the bus had non-life threatening injuries and two were un-injured after a bus crashed in Botetourt County Tuesday.

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.

Community meetings that allowed those throughout the Roanoke Valley a chance to voice their concerns regarding dangerous roads in our region will wrap up on Tuesday.

A 67-year-old hiker from New York, Thomas Vanetten, tragically died while hiking the Andy Layne Trail in Botetourt County over the weekend. Although investigations have determined there was no foul play, first responders are urging hikers to take extra precautions.

A hiker was found dead on the Appalachian Trail Saturday near the Andy Layne Trail. No foul play is suspected at this time.

The 9th Annual Sunflower Festival is in full swing at Beaver Dam Farm, showcasing over 700,000 sunflowers across the sprawling grounds.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for answers after finding a dog that was left to die.

Safe Streets and Roads for All is a federal grant program under the large infrastructure bill

A second round of community meetings will kick off Tuesday night as part of an ongoing effort to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads.

Fincastle Fire Department responded to a small plane crash this morning.

Site will be restaurants fifth location in Virginia.

Some sheriffs are pushing back on a report from an immigration think tank designating them as sanctuary jurisdictions.

A health alert has been issued by Roanoke City and Alleghany Health districts notifying residents that a rabid raccoon has been found near Main Street in the Glen Wilton area of Northern Botetourt County, we’re told.

Virginia State Police is releasing more information on a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a 72-year-old man.

10 News has been following a story for you about when the Wawa will be coming to Botetourt County.

Botetourt County and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks program just opened a new kid and family-friendly trail.

Botetourt school district put three schools on the board's list of "highest honors" for the Exemplar performance school awards.

BCPS announced that it would be closed on Thursday and Friday due to severe weather.

CHIP of the Roanoke Valley is giving away free school supplies tomorrow at 10 am as part of its Back to School Celebration.

The Botetourt County Fair returned to Buchanan this weekend.

The VSP is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man in Botetourt County July 9.

A structure fire was reported on Sunday that left a family of five displaced, said Botetourt County Fire Department.

There is a crash on I-81 in Botetourt County.

Virginia State Police has identified the suspect who was shot and killed by a trooper after pulling out a gun following a pursuit in Botetourt County.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded more than $361 million, the largest contract to date, to widen I-81.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A disabled vehicle is causing delays on I-81 in Botetourt County.

The crash on I-81 Northbound in Botetourt County has been cleared

A search for a wanted man in the Arcadia area of Botetourt County has concluded, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

There will soon be more housing options for seniors in our area.

Botetourt County faced multiple acts of vandalism and threats targeting the Board of Supervisors, leading to the arrest of a suspect and a reaffirmation of the community's intolerance for such behavior.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in vandalism at the Botetourt County Sports Complex and Greenfield Elementary School.

The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that took place between a vehicle and a motorcycle on Sunday.

The new real estate tax rate will sit at 70 cents per $100 of assessed value

A multi-vehicle crash on I-81 north is causing a 10.5 mile backup.

Now that the kiddos are out of school for the summer, summer camps across our region are starting up.

Your little ones can fish, hunt, and kayak this Saturday at BOCO Wild at Buchanan Town Park.

Botetourt County Fire and EMS is once again breaking barriers.

Thousands of people are still without power Tuesday morning after severe weather swept through the state.

Big changes are coming to a Botetourt County interchange to improve safety.

Brian Civitts is being held at the Botetourt County Jail.

All US-460 eastbound lanes are closed in Botetourt County.

The Botetourt County Rotary Club donated funds to provide online mental health resources for parents and students in the Botetourt County Public Schools, aiming to support at-risk youth.

Volunteers at a local fire department are hanging up their gear, and it’s a part of a nationwide trend.

After over 20 years of dedicated service, Read Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is closing its doors to a shortage of volunteers.

Botetourt County first responders will now have their very own training academy.

Roanoke and Botetourt Counties along with the Town of Vinton have partnered together for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program

A 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.

A man was airlifted from the Blue Ridge Parkway after a motorcycle crash sent him nearly 100 feet over an embankment over the weekend.

The crash sent the driver of the motorcycle over the embankment.

This crash has been cleared, VDOT said.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office along with the U.S. Marshals Service-Roanoke Division held a press conference to announce the arrest of fugitive Michael D. Hightower, Jr. T.

A man who was wanted in Botetourt County has been apprehended after fleeing to Mexico, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

Project leaders say they’re now in the planning phase of a 26-mile-long trail set for Botetourt and Craig Counties.

You can try new places to eat with friends or even by yourself during Botetourt Restaurant Week, which kicks off Friday.

Busy bees are out and about, literally. Warmer temperatures mean bees have become active again, and one woman is working to save the bees one swarm at a time.

Firefighters in Botetourt County battled multiple brush fires Friday afternoon, according to Botetourt County Fire & EMS.

A Blue Ridge man has been indicted for the murder of a 5-year-old boy in August 2023, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

Multiple crews battled the blaze on Saturday night.

Crews from the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department are responding to a 30-acre brush fire in a forest near Stone Coal Road, according to Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS.

Virginia State Police is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man.

Wawa was approved by the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors despite a lack of recommendation from the planning commission.

Botetourt County residents, buckle up – the Wawa convenience store has been approved.

Two pets died in a house fire in Eagle Rock Sunday morning.

Botetourt County’s 2024 property reassessments were sent out to residents this week, leaving many with sticker shock.

10 News sat down with the family of the man who was shot by law enforcement, who they identified as Barry Derr.

Drivers headed south on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Botetourt county leaders are looking ahead to the future while reflecting on the past.

The fate of a popular convenience store expanding to the Daleville Town Center remains unknown following a Botetourt County Board of Supervisors meeting.

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

The town halls are meant to give the community a chance to speak about the future of school facilities.

Botetourt County hires an independent company for property reassessment.

The Board of Supervisors will have the ultimate decision on whether the chain expands to Daleville.

Universal Logistics is expanding in the greater Roanoke area.

Plans are proposed to bring Wawa to the Daleville Town Center.

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

Crews in Botetourt County are getting a new emergency radio system after the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the contract between the county and Motorola Solutions Inc.

Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Botetourt County that left a 24-year-old woman dead.

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 is causing delays in Botetourt County, according to VDOT.

A new traffic signal will be activated on Dec. 14, 2023, on Route 220 in Botetourt County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Parke Slater said he answered the phone to his daughter crying, saying she had been kidnapped.

A Botetourt County crash has claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman, according to Virginia State Police.

Lord Botetourt High School graduate Paul Craft was shocked when he learned he won the Education Impact Award.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and its Drone Team along with the Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department, personnel from the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS, the Virginia Conservation Police, and the Botetourt County Special Operations Team (SOTT), conducted a search for a missing 25-year-old mother and her 8-month-old daughter on the Roaring Run Furnace Trail. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

A man is charged with second-degree murder after a shooting in Botetourt County Wednesday.

The area is now clear, according to VDOT.

A daycare is back open after a car rammed into the building leaving multiple people – including children – hurt.

Christopher Head is projected to win the Virginia Senate District 3 seat.

Power outages throughout the Fincastle area could affect the school day for several Botetourt County Public Schools, according to school officials.