Botetourt County

A local vineyard honored moms on Mothers Day with a free wine tasting. Virginia Mountain Vineyard in Botetourt County handed out several selections of wine. At the wine tasting, moms could also keep their VMV souvenir wine glass. Owners of the...

Update: Route 11 has been reopened as of 11:45 p.m. =================== Officials in Botetourt County tell us that the road has collapsed on Route 11 in Buchanan. According to Buchanan Fire Chief John Manspile, heavy flood waters and loose debris...

The accident has been cleared. ====================== 3:15 p.m. Wednesday: Drivers on Interstate 81 South in Botetourt County should expect delays because of a tractor-trailer accident. The accident is near mile marker 149, near the weigh stations....

The James River is causing many roads to close in Botetourt County, due to flooding. We've had crews checking on the conditions there all morning long. As of noon Wednesday, the James River is at 20 feet in Buchanan. We're expecting more rain...

Both candidates for Governor are bringing their campaigns to southwest Virginia this week. Monday, Republican Ken Cuccinelli focused on economic development, and fielded questions about lingering controversy in Richmond.    Like Bob McDonnell before him,...

Appalachian Power and a sister company are asking state regulators to approve a $237 million upgrade in Botetourt County. The utility and AEP Appalachian Transmission Company filed a joint request Thursday with the Virginia State Corporation...

We all know if a school closes in the winter-time, it's it's probably because the roads aren't safe.  But for many students all over Southwest and Central Virginia, getting to school can be unsafe every single day. Big yellow school buses can't...

Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Western Virginia Water Authority are partnering to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for...

Arbor Day brought a moment of silence for the victims of the Connecticut school shooting, and a living memorial here in southwestern Virginia.   Fifth graders at Greenfield Elementary planted a flowering cherry tree Friday afternoon in front of their...

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Will Take Place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 Click here to find a take-back location anywhere in the United States Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the U.S. Drug...

One lane of Interstate 81 South will be closed Wednesday night between mile markers 146 and 150. Virginia Department of Transportation crews will be repairing the median. The lane closure will begin at 10 p.m., and will last until 6 a.m. Mile marker...

10:52 a.m. The two victims from Saturday's fatal crash on Route 11 in Botetourt County have been identified. David Jackson Via Jr, age 43, of Copper Hill, Virginia was the operator of a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle that also killed his passenger...