Fincastle News

Years ago we had a large family that filled and burst the rooms with laughter and merriment.Our family gathered at Smith Mountain Lake is much smaller now.

Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group will appear for a return engagement at the upcoming Fincastle 12th Night Charity Concert.

Two concerts this weekend will help local children have a happy holiday. The fundraiser's called " A Marvin Matthews Christmas " benefits Operation Christmas Cheer in Fincastle.

Botetourt County prosecutors say two former leaders of the Troutville Volunteer Rescue Squad embezzled $40,000 from the organization though apparently neither one knew what the other was doing.

Botetourt County particularly on the Northwest side has accumulated up to three inches today of the fine white weather matter called snow! Here are some photos and we'd love to see yours! A trip to Roanoke shows little accumulation near Valley View Mall.

Sophomore pitcher Abbie Rexrode and freshman outfielder Hollee Warlitner have both asked for, and been granted, a full release from their scholarships.

Fincastle - Can emergency responders find you? It's much easier if your house numbers are clearly posted.

Shirley Niday of Troutville continues her struggle against recurrent breast cancer.

It hasn't been a good day for utilities in Botetourt County. Right now county workers are trying to repair a leak in front of the Dodge Store described as "major" by the Public Works Department.

David Austin & Friends will perform three Christmas concerts this year, two in Botetourt County and one in Roanoke County.

One of Leonardo's top sellers is a veggie pizza with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, tomatoes, garlic and cheese.

When the First Baptist Church in Gainsboro burned in 1995, a local architect wanted to save the ruins -- four walls and the tower.

On Thursday, October 8, 2009, Breckinridge Elementary in Fincastle was visited by a unique guest.

Susan Guill glues together a lampshade at Roanoke's Mario Industries, which manufactures lamps and lighting fixtures.

Fall Sale at Fincastle United Methodist Church is October 24. The rooms are beginning to fill up with treasures over at the Fincastle United Methodist Church Family Life Center.

Child Id program continues and is sponsored by Free Masons and Eastern Star members around Virginia and this group at Fincastle During the Fincastle Heritage Days, Freemasons and Eastern Star members provided a community service to parents and children by providing them with free identification hardcopy and CDs.

Award-winning guitarist Cheryl Lunsford will be appearing. 11 a.m. Pleasant Dale Church Of The Brethren, Breckinridge Mill Road, Fincastle.

After asking for $2.65 million but finding no buyer, then lowering the price to $1.85 million with no luck, the church organization that owns Camp Fincastle in Botetourt County is now putting the 476-acre property up for auction.

The Fincastle Library is offering a new Story Hour program each Tuesday morning at 10:00. Bouncing Baby Lapsit is for children from 3 months old up to two years, and their parents or caregivers.

FINCASTLE, VA, September 21, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Faye Owen Caldwell, Co-Owner of Caldwell Mountain Copper, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of coppersmithing.