Fincastle Herald Local

Virginia’s biennium budget was finalized this past June, and with it comes funding for trails. A new rail trail running through Botetourt and Craig counties—the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail is one of five priority trails identified by the General Assembly...

Mac Scothorn, Board of Supervisors Chair Mac Scothorn was selected as the new chair and Amy White was selected as the new vice chair of the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors during the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. Scothorn replaced Richard...

County Assistant Administrator Jon Lanford speaks to attendees of a presentation about the upcoming courthouse renovations last Saturday at the Fincastle Library. Botetourt County Assistant Administrator Jon Lanford met with the Fincastle community last Saturday at the Fincastle Library to...

Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has been appointed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to chair the Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight for the 118th Congress. Following his selection to lead the subcommittee, Rep. Cline released the...

Ashley Wilmer The Veterinary Technology class at Botetourt Technical Education Center has recognized five students who earned industry certifications this academic year. Through the intensive certification program, these students have shown mastery of the knowledge needed for entrance into their...

Photo courtesy of Botetourt-Craig Co. Co-op To celebrate and show support to the men and women who keep the lights on each day, Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative is having a Lineworker Appreciation Coloring Contest. The contest is open to students and kids. Submit the...

Photo courtesy of BTEC Botetourt Technical Education Center Aerospace students Gabriel Jones, Bryce Finney and Ridge Radtke passed the knowledge test for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. This certificate allows the operation of...

Photo courtesy of BCHM This antique oak map chest is being used in the Botetourt History Museum in Fincastle to display Native American artifacts. In the drawers are arrowheads and stone implements that were found in Botetourt County. Chuck and...

Photo courtesy of Attic Productions “Treasure Island,” a full-length adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, adapted by Dan Neidermyer, will be presented by Attic Productions’ Youth Ensemble at the D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center on February 3-5 and...

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests January 18-29: Colter J. Neufield, 30, of Daleville, violation of a protective order, January 18 Christina L. Simmons, 34, of Troutville, driving under the influence, January 22 Kevin L. Harless, 44,...