Driven by the need for more volunteers, the Botetourt County Fire and EMS held a Citizens Academy to better prepare people for emergency situations and maybe make a volunteer first responder out of them.
The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival is ready to bring sunshine and smiles to Buchanan as it celebrates its 10th anniversary next month with 10 days of festivities.
A man was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of child sexual exploitation and one count of possession of child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia said on Monday.
Carilion Clinic announced Tuesday plans to open freestanding emergency departments in Smith Mountain Lake’s Westlake area and the Daleville Town Center area.
An 18-year-old driver has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit that began in Roanoke and ended just inside Botetourt County, according to Virginia State Police.
A Covington man was sentenced to life plus 40 years in prison, to be suspended after he serves an active sentence of 35 years for carjacking, rape and abduction with intent to defile, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found near Old Sessler Mill Road and Blackberry Lane in western Botetourt County, Virginia.
These sensors take real-time data and information from the National Weather Service to predict when a flood could happen hours before they could happen.
The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that it was currently conducting police operations in the 10000 block of Catawba Road.
As volunteer fire departments across the country grapple with staffing shortages, Botetourt County is rolling out a new incentive program aimed at attracting and retaining more volunteer firefighters.
Flash floods swept through parts of Southwest Virginia on Thursday, soaking communities from Radford to Botetourt County and leaving behind a mess city crews are still cleaning up.
Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 2720, Thursday patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation methods.
Funds from the land purchase will be used for capital projects for Botetourt County schools, new equipment for law enforcement, and new facilities for county parks and libraries.
A man suspected of killing his father was fatally shot by officers in Botetourt County on Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
Botetourt County officials announced Tuesday that Google had purchased land zoned for industrial use and data center in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department announced Monday that volunteers alongside members of the Botetourt County Fire and EMS Special Operations and Tactic Team are currently operating off Grove Hill Road in Fincastle.
One teen was arrested and another suspect is still at large following a pursuit that took place in Botetourt County on Friday night and into Saturday morning, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said.
On Saturday, June 7, the Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS held its fourth annual Girls’ Fire Camp at Lord Botetourt High School. This year, 50 participants ranging from rising first graders to rising high school seniors, had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a fire and EMS professional.
As drowning remains a top cause of death for young children, YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge stress year-round lessons and undistracted supervision.
At Blue Ridge Park, newly resurfaced dual-use pickleball and tennis courts are officially open, along with upgraded basketball courts — the first major improvements to the facility since 2008.
Botetourt County is one of the areas partaking in the festivities and many restaurants, such as Three Lil’ Pigs BBQ and Moo Moo’s Delights Ice Cream, are having special deals on their menus for the week.
Botetourt County Public Schools released a statement regarding a recent cybersecurity incident that may have included data from students.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting residents and travelers to share feedback on four major transportation studies aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and multimodal access across parts of Botetourt County, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Radford.
In Botetourt County, some high school seniors are signing with employers while others are preparing for college. BTEC’s annual signing day is benefiting the local workforce.
The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that they had charged a Botetourt County School Bus Driver with Assault and Battery.
At the April 22, 2025, meeting, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget, maintaining a commitment to fiscal responsibility by not increasing tax rates.
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee has named their two winners for the 2025 Distinguished Farm Bureau Woman accolade.
A missing woman was found in Bath County and arrested on multiple charges out of Alleghany County, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office said.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000 square foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County. The project will create 270 new jobs.
A domestic dispute in Botetourt County escalated to gunfire without injuries, leading to multiple charges against suspect Joseph Lee Bray, who remains at large.
Finding your next adventure has never been easier in Botetourt County. “Let’s Go BOCO” is a new interactive map for outdoor enthusiasts. This website helps residents and visitors discover the best spots for hiking, fishing, biking and more.
A former executive director for the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce was indicted on embezzlement charges, according to the chamber.
Norvel Lee was first introduced to the public and rose to prominence after he won the light heavyweight gold medal for boxing in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, but the Botetourt native’s accomplishments in life span far beyond the world of boxing.
PowerSchool, an international provider of education administration software, suffered a cybersecurity incident in December that may have impacted Botetourt County Public Schools data, BCPS said on Thursday.
A disabled tractor-trailer is currently causing delays near mile marker 172.5 in the County of Botetourt Sunday evening.
Google and Apex Clean Energy are set to purchase all of the electricity generated by Rocky Forge Wind, a wind farm in Botetourt County that will create 250 jobs during construction.
Recent cases in Henry and Botetourt counties highlight the complex and often hidden world of murder for hire, emphasizing the challenges in uncovering such crimes.
A Salem man has been indicted in a murder-for-hire plot following an extensive investigation by the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
The SW Virginia power giant says solar panel owners earn too much credit for their excess electricity, which unfairly shifts costs onto other customers.
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 Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect wanted for probation violation in connection with a home invasion.
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.
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 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.
