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15 Alleghany Individuals Charged With Drug Crimes
On Monday, July 14, 2008 indictments were issued by the Alleghany Circuit Court Grand Jury for 15 individuals for illegal drug violations.
Advanced Criminal Investigation Course Members At DSLCC
' Participating in the "Advanced Criminal Investigation" course in the Administration of Justice program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College this spring were, front row, from left: Daniel Gum of Covington; ...
Storm knocks out centuries-old tree in Fincastle
July 23, 2008 Storm knocks out centuries-old tree in Fincastle Wednesday's storms brought down a champion in Fincastle.
New sewage treatment plant still not working; Getting the new...
Botetourt County has been in its new public safety building since October 2007, but an ancillary project, the Fincastle sewage treatment plant, remains in flux and has still not been turned over to the Town of ...
Man is sentenced for sexual assault - roanoke.com
A Troutville man will serve three years of a five-year prison sentence for his role in a sexual assault on another man in September 2006.
Property owner wants commerce center to benefit Fincastle, asks council to resurrect boundary change
A retired lawyer told Fincastle town leaders during their July 10 council meeting he would like to locate a commerce center on property beside the Fincastle Post Office.
Church sports camps: Swing and a prayer
Children participate in a parachute gymnastics session Friday at Botetourt Sports Camp in Buchanan.
Botetourt Family Farms opens new door to 'live off the land'
Not so long ago, Donna Etzler and Rachel Thomas worked their land and used what they raised to feed their families.
An online guide to the June 27 print edition of The Botetourt View
Can you believe June is almost over? Our latest issue of The Botetourt View comes out Friday, destined to reach more than 90 percent of the households in Botetourt County .
A Fincastle man is dead after his pickup truck ran off the side of Virginia 24 in Bedford County and caught fire Wednesday afternoon.
DSLCC Criminal Law Students Noted
" Sixteen students were enrolled in Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure II in the Administration of Justice program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College during the 2008 spring semester.
Godwin Cottage contents auctioned Saturday
The pineapple bed in the background brought $3000 at the Auction of the Godwin House contents.
Fire in Botetourt County Growing
A forest fire in Botetourt County keeps growing, but those fighting the fire believe nobody is in danger.
Forest fire sends smoke across Botetourt and Craig Counties
June 19, 2008 Forest fire sends smoke across Botetourt and Craig Counties A forest fire burning in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests has sent smoke across parts of Botetourt and Craig ...
Hundreds expected at benefit for officer - roanoke.com
Organizers putting on a fundraiser Saturday for an injured Roanoke police officer are expecting hundreds of people -- possibly 1,000 -- to turn out.
Vote puts spotlight on traffic in Daleville
An unusual 2-1-2 Botetourt County Planning Commission vote this week on the latest development proposal in burgeoning Daleville symbolizes the issues there.
Update to fundraisers for paralyzed Roanoke officer Bryan Lawrence
A benefit car "cruise," concert and wine festival are planned as a fundraiser for Roanoke police officer Bryan Lawrence, who was paralyzed from injuries he sustained while making an arrest.
13 Enrolled In Forensic Photography Course
" Thirteen students were enrolled in the Forensic Photography course in the Administration of Justice program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College during the spring 2008 semester.
Attic's next production 'The Curious Savage' opens May 29
The Savage family in Attic's Attic Productions, Botetourt's community theater, will present "The Curious Savage" as its next production in late May and early June.. "The Curious Savage" is a heartwarming comedy ...
Community News: Botetourt Co. receives tourism grant
Read the news release below The Botetourt County Office of Tourism is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $16,773 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation.