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    Sep 15, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Twenty-five new jobs coming to Botetourt Co.

    Twenty-five new jobs will be coming to Botetourt County.
    Twenty-five new jobs will be coming to Botetourt County. Governor Bob McDonnell announced Thursday NBG Holding GmbH will invest $5 million to establish Fiber Cable Technology.  The Austrian-based company manufactures stainless steel tubes with integrated...

    Tags: Government, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Bob McDonnell, Companies and Corporations

    2. Jul 29, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Postal Service wants to close one of Virginia's oldest post offices

    The Lowry Post Office is one of the longest continuous running post offices in the state of Virginia.  It is more than 160 years old.  It is located in an old country store between Goode and Bedford.
    Reporter
    The Lowry Post Office is one of the longest continuous running post offices in the state of Virginia.  It is more than 160 years old.  It is located in an old country store between Goode and Bedford. The Lowry Post Office only serves a handful of...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Mail Order Industry, U.S. Postal Service

    3. Oct 25, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Botetourt County announces new tourism director

    <em>Fincastle, VA</em> &ndash; Lisa Moorman has been hired to fill the Tourism Coordinator position vacated in July. Her predecessor, Kevin Costello, left Botetourt to direct the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau. On October 24th, Lisa joins Catherine Herlocker, part-time events coordinator, to oversee and manage the County's successful tourism and marketing operation.
    Fincastle, VA – Lisa Moorman has been hired to fill the Tourism Coordinator position vacated in July. Her predecessor, Kevin Costello, left Botetourt to direct the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau. On October 24th, Lisa joins Catherine...

    Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Marketing

    4. Oct 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Botetourt recognized as "Storm Ready" county

    <span style=&quot;font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Botetourt County is now StormReady. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Botetourt County, Billy Martin, accepted a StormReady road sign from Steve Keighton from the Blacksburg National Weather Service office, as part of a recognition presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting in Daleville earlier this week.</span>
    Botetourt County is now StormReady. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Botetourt County, Billy Martin, accepted a StormReady road sign from Steve Keighton from the Blacksburg National Weather Service office, as part of a recognition presentation...

    Tags: Weather, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

    5. Oct 31, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Drug Take Back nets more than a ton of prescription pills in Roanoke Valley

    UPDATED: 5:25 p.m.
    UPDATED: 5:25 p.m. NEWS7's Chris Hurst spoke with Special Agent-in-Charge Tim Carden with the Drug Enforcement Agency this afternoon. He reported 600 more pounds were taken in with the event this weekend compared with last year. All told, he says more...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines

    6. Nov 8, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. An early look at Tuesday's races

    NEWS7 has wall-to-wall coverage of tonight&rsquo;s elections.
    NEWS7 has wall-to-wall coverage of tonight’s elections. Tune in toNEWS7 at 5, 6 and 11 on Your Hometown Station. Also catch NEWS7 at 10 on MY19. In between, we will be live streaming political analysis of tonight’s races with Roanoke...

    Tags: Republican Party, W Roscoe Reynolds, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia), Louisa County

    7. Jul 24, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Brush fire burning on Tinker Mountain in Botetourt County 50 percent contained

    Fire fighting has turned into a mop up operation in Botetourt County.&nbsp; The Virginia Department of Forestry says the fire is 50 percent contained.
    Fire fighting has turned into a mop up operation in Botetourt County.  The Virginia Department of Forestry says the fire is 50 percent contained. Smoke billowed from the 13 acre fire on Tinker Mountain Monday.  Then storms moved in mid-afternoon, dumping...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Agricultural Research and Technology, Forests, Natural Resources, Agriculture

    8. Jul 26, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Virginia farm contributes to The Greenbrier's gourmet cuisine

    2010 was an epic year for The Greenbrier with the opening of the new casino, and the return of professional golf to the Old White course.&nbsp; There was another accomplishment that has its roots in the soil of western Virginia - development of The Greenbrier Farm across the state line in Botetourt County, Virginia.&nbsp;
    Reporter
    2010 was an epic year for The Greenbrier with the opening of the new casino, and the return of professional golf to the Old White course.  There was another accomplishment that has its roots in the soil of western Virginia - development of The...

    Tags: Employees, Human Interest, Career and Workplace, Greenbrier, Tomatoes

    9. Jul 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Virginia State Police strained by trooper shortage

    There are fewer state troopers on the road these days.
    Reporter
    There are fewer state troopers on the road these days. Right now Virginia State Police have 289 vacancies. Locally, division 6 which runs from Rockbridge County through Roanoke and south to Henry County has 30 vacancies. "We've had to pull people...

    Tags: Crimes, Memorial Day, Franklin County (Virginia), Henry County, Roanoke County

    10. Sep 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Botetourt Co. Sheriff's Office Searches for Missing Marine

    Vehicle Found in Botetourt County Leads To Search for Missing Marine<em>&nbsp;</em>
    Vehicle Found in Botetourt County Leads To Search for Missing Marine  Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 30-year-old U.S. Marine whose vehicle was found abandoned September 22 south of Buchanan...
    11. Oct 4, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Rainy days don't have local vineyards "wine-ing"

    Recent rainy days have caused headaches for grape growers in Northern Virginia and Charlottesville.
    reporter
    Recent rainy days have caused headaches for grape growers in Northern Virginia and Charlottesville. But, it's a mixed bag for local vineyards.        In Botetourt County at the Fincastle Vineyard and Winery, the owner says this won't be the best year,...

    Tags: Grapes, Headaches

    12. Oct 5, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. George Allen outlines "Freedom to Work" agenda

    Republican George Allen brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Botetourt County Wednesday. He outlined a three-part plan he says will help businesses create jobs, save taxpayers' money and protect workers rights.
    Reporter
    Republican George Allen brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Botetourt County Wednesday. He outlined a three-part plan he says will help businesses create jobs, save taxpayers' money and protect workers rights.   Allen unveiled his "Freedom to...

    Tags: George Allen, U.S. Senate, Government, Career and Workplace, Democratic Party

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