Buchananโs Christmas Eve tradition: Transforming milk jugs into luminaries
Bringing light to a town at its darkest time. A flood that swarmed the town of Buchanan left the locals with no water. Neighboring town sent gallon jugs of water to help during the November flood starting a tradition in December to repurpose the jugs as luminaries.
Buchanan sunflower festival rooted in success expects record crowds this fall
The Roanoke Valley is known for its festivals and a fairly new one has rooted its place as a must-see in the area. The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival has grown from just a small idea to one that draws tens of thousands of people in.
James Riverโs Morgan Marshall becomes first woman in school history to score a point in a football game
In the second quarter of James Riverโs game verus Parry McCluer Friday, the Knights got on the board, and they needed the extra point to tie it up. Kicker Morgan Marshall hurried out to the field for the point after attempt.
James River crowned with season-opening win over Alleghany
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BUCHANAN, Va. โ James River Knights scored 26 unanswered points to beat the Alleghany Mountaineers Friday night, 26-0. James River crowned with season-opening win over Alleghany The Knights won 26-0 Friday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Local outfitters raise red flag on new state fees to use waterways
BUCHANAN, Va. โ People who want to hit Virginiaโs waterways may have to pay more to do it this coming year. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is charging new fees for using state access ramps. Those with a boat registered in Virginia, a hunting or fishing license, or other state access passes are exempt as they already pay into the system. In Buchanan, Twin River Outfitters does half its business with out-of-state tourists. Only the operator will be required to pay the access fee, meaning one fee for a tandem kayak, for example.
Buchanan woman completes Drumstick Dash despite lifelong health challenges
ROANOKE, Va โ The Roanoke Rescue Missionโs annual Drumstick Dash moved to a virtual race in 2020, but that didnโt stop one Buchanan woman from pursuing her dream. Kelly Berry and her mother Teresa said Thanksgiving wouldnโt be complete without the Drumstick Dash. โItโs been an interesting year with the virtual races because a lot of people are missing important races; I know I do,โ Kelly Berry said. โTo all the ones that canโt make it home, โHappy Thanksgiving,โโ Kelly Berry said. There is still time to sign up and run the Drumstick Dash.
Knights cut ribbon on new all-weather track
Buchanan, Va. โ It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here weโd always talk about how itโd be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,โ Wyatt said.
Upgrades to Interstate 81 in Botetourt County will help improve dangerous stretch of road
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. โ Safety improvements are coming to one of the most dangerous stretches of Interstate 81 in Virginia. Winding curves on the stretch of I-81 through Botetourt County near Buchanan oftentimes make it a very dangerous area, as it has one of the highest crash rates on the interstate. The most recent data from VDOT shows 52 crashes in that section in a two-year period. Crews will be:Repaving the road to increase tractionAdding new pavement markersInstalling underground drainsPermanently closing an exit that sees minimal traffic. โItโll help reduce some of the speed differentials, the lane changes associated with the exiting vehicles there so that should help improve safety,โ VDOT spokesperson Jason Bond said.
Local sunflower festival presses on, but with socially-distanced changes
The 5th annual Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival attracted thousands of people so far. Everyone that comes leaves here with a smile.โThe event did make several socially-distanced changes for the year. Weโre not going to cancel, so how do we make it happen?โโThe sunflower festival also featured vendors such as Tamara Dennis who said itโs a vital event for her business. All of my summer events were either cancelled or modified.โDennis said sheโs grateful the sunflower festival could keep going this year. The sunflower festival continues on Saturday, Sept. 19.