Botetourt County

Recent rainy days have caused headaches for grape growers in Northern Virginia and Charlottesville. But, it's a mixed bag for local vineyards.        In Botetourt County at the Fincastle Vineyard and Winery, the owner says this won't be the best year,...

Republican George Allen brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Botetourt County Wednesday. He outlined a three-part plan he says will help businesses create jobs, save taxpayers' money and protect workers rights.   Allen unveiled his "Freedom to...

With less than a month to go until Election Day, campaign season has kicked into high gear. Candidates for the General Assembly are now facing off in a series of debates and joint appearances.   The Senate race in the 21st Senate District pits the...

There are fewer state troopers on the road these days. Right now Virginia State Police have 289 vacancies. Locally, division 6 which runs from Rockbridge County through Roanoke and south to Henry County has 30 vacancies. "We've had to pull people...

press release: Botetourt County Ten-Week Investigation Leads To Meth Lab Bust, Four Arrests in Daleville Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle has announced that a ten-week investigation by his detectives led to the Sunday night seizure of a...

Botetourt's Sheriff's Office Earns Accreditation for Third Time 11/22/2011 Fincastle, VA – It was announced at the November 17th meeting of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) that the Botetourt County...

Smooth roads ahead for drivers in Botetourt County. At least, that's the hope after a more than one-million dollar paving project got off the ground Tuesday night. During the next two-months work will focus on the intersection of route 220 and route...

Animal Control officers say a red fox attacked someone in Botetourt County. The attack happened July 2nd on Mt. Pleasant Church Road.  One person said they were bitten by the fox before it ran into the woods. There is no word on whether the fox had...

A Botetourt County church group recently completed a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.  We showed you part of the trip Thursday night.  It was organized through SCORE International, a sports based ministry. SCORE's U.S headquarters is located in...

As the nature of crime has changed, so has crime prevention. This week, members of the Virginia Crime Prevention Association are learning about the latest crime trends at their statewide convention in Natural Bridge. Scott Harrell is a deputy with the...

If July fourth is just around the corner, fair season will soon be in full swing, and that means local inspectors are taking a closer look to insure amusement rides are safe. The Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Carnival opened Wednesday night, and...

Fincastle, VA – At the conclusion of the June Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administrator Jerry Burgess announced his intention to resign in January. Citing the County’s strong financial condition, Burgess told the Board that he...