Bank of Botetourt Selects Fiserv for Account Processing, Citing Enhanced ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) , a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Bank of Botetourt has chosen the Precision(R) bank account processing platform, along with a host of customer-facing solutions ...

UPDATED: Botetourt County crash cleared - WDBJ7
... according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. ----------- Expect delays on Interstate 81 North in Botetourt County because of a tractor-trailer accident.
articles.wdbj7.com/2013-06-06/interstate-81-north_39796712

 Botetourt County to get new emergency radio system
Roanoke Times
Botetourt County public safety officials won't have to buy spare radio parts off eBay now that county supervisors have approved a resolution to upgrade the county's aging emergency radio equipment. All three supervisors present at Friday's special ...

James Madison student helped others on alternative trip
Roanoke Times
A June 22 wine and wellness event at the Blue Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Rock will help the Botetourt Family Violence Task Force provide assistance to Botetourt County survivors of domestic violence. In addition to wine tastings, the event will include an ...

Austin is part of 3-way race for 19th House District seat
Bedford Bulletin
Austin said Botetourt County is the only locality in Virginia with less than 50,000 people that has a AAA bond rating and the county's per capita debt is below the state average for localities of its size. And, the county's debt load has been declining ...

 Bike Virginia Tour to Feature 1600 Riders Cycling Through Region
The Roanoke Star
The Bike Virginia Tour will be taking place between Rockbridge County and Botetourt County between June 21-26. The tour features about 1,600 cyclists of all skills and abilities for six days of touring the beautiful Virginia countryside and visiting ...

 Va. residents can comment on plans to widen I-81 through July ...
Washington Post
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to hear from citizens about its plans to widen Interstate 81. VDOT will host a meeting in Daleville on June ...

 Va. residents can comment on plans to widen I-81 through July ...
The Republic
AP SALEM, Virginia — The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to hear ... VDOT will host a meeting in Daleville on June 26 to gather input on the ...

 VDOT Meeting to Widen I-81
WSET
Daleville, VA - VDOT wants to hear from citizens about its plans to widen I-81. VDOT will host a meeting in Daleville on June 26 to gather input for the ...

 James River's creative writing team wins traditional honors
Roanoke Times
It's a tradition typically reserved to celebrate those who hit the winning home runs or score the last-minute three-pointers, but on Sunday, members of a James River High School team that won a state championship using their words was celebrated just ...

 Blacksburg High School Student Wins RAYSAC After Prom Car
The Roanoke Star
“I was so far back, I thought there was no way I'd win,” said Polk who realized she'd won when keys chosen by Harley Hodges of James River High School and Katleen Booher of Eastern Montgomery High School failed to open the car door. Polk reacted by ...

    

Judge dismisses ex-Buchanan fire chief's request for 2nd bond hearing
Roanoke Times
Initially denied bond at a November hearing in Botetourt General District Court, Carter this week appealed the matter to Circuit Court, citing a change of attorneys. Carter did not appear at the hearing but was represented by defense attorney C.J. Covati.

 More flooding likely for Roanoke, Blacksburg today after Thursday's record ...
Roanoke Times
There was minor flooding Thursday in Montgomery County, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and Rockbridge County. Rockbridge County emergency management spokesman Robert Foresman said part of Virginia 751 had to be closed because of flooding ...

UPDATED: Botetourt County crash cleared - wdbj7.com
This crash is now clear, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation .
www.wdbj7.com/.../wdbj7-tractortrailer-accident-slowing-traff...

 I-81 back open in Botetourt County after tractor trailer, SUV cr ...
Cars are being detoured off at Exit 162 onto Route 11.
www.wsls.com/.../traffic-alert-i-81-botetourt-county-crash-blo...

 Lord Botetourt Advances to Region Semifinals - WSLS 10 NBC in ...
Region tournament action included a Lord Botetourt win in the second five minute soccer overtime period.
www.wsls.com/.../lord-botetourt-advances-to-region-semifinal...

Botetourt County deputies investigating murder-suicide - FOX 21/27 ...
Investigators were called to a home on Carvins Cove Road in the Bennett Spring area around 8:09 p.m. Thursday.
www.fox2127.com/.../botetourt-county-deputies-investigating...

Horses, cowboys and guns bring Old West to Botetourt County
Roanoke Times
The Botetourt County Hor seman's Association was hosting its first Cowboy Mounted Shooting demonstration at the farm. Mounted shooting is a rising sport in ...

Roanoke man gets 8-year sentence for robbing undercover operative
Roanoke Times
15 on US 11 in Botetourt County after deputies followed them from the parking ... This week, Botetourt County Commonwealth's Attorney Joel Branscom said the ...

 On the Edge: Geocaching
Roanoke Times
By Jessica Wiegandt, Lord Botetourt High School Geocaching is a hobby that involves using a Global Positioning System (GPS) and hiking shoes.

   

Business briefs for May 27, 2013
Lynchburg News and Advance
The staff was recognized for Best Regional Marketing Initiative for the Hunter's Raid program, a multi-day itinerary partnership with Staunton, Lexington, Botetourt, Roanoke and Bedford. discoverLynchburg also received the Best International Marketing ...

 News Item Details - Botetourt County, Virginia
Fincastle, VA – The Botetourt County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is currently accepting registrations through June 28, 2013 for Soccer, Tackle ...
botetourt.org/news_events/news_item_detail.php?press...

Botetourt County deputies investigating shooting - WSLS 10 NBC in ...
The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting off of Carvins Cove Road.
www.wsls.com/.../botetourt-county-deputies-investigating-sho...

 Botetourt County's emergency coordinator resigns - WSAV: News ...
BOTETOURT COUNTY -. Carr Boyd has resigned as Botetourt County Emergency Services Coordinator. His resignation is effective May 31. According to ...
www.wsav.com/.../botetourt-county-emergency-coordinator-r...




Howling winds make for long day on short course at Hall of Fame Junior ...
Roanoke Times
FINCASTLE - Saturday's first-round scores of the 40th Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame Junior Championship played at the 5,741-yard Botetourt Golf & Swim Club course. Par: 34-36--70: Individuals. Drew Lagan (HV) 37-37-74. Garrett Sweeney (HV) 38-38- ...

 Family displaced, 2 firefighters injured after Iron Gate house fire Friday
Roanoke Times
Botetourt County dispatch said there was a report of a structure fire about 10:30 p.m. in Iron Gate. Iron Gate Fire Chief Robert Boyd said the house fire was near the 2300 block of Botetourt Road near the head of the James River. He said the fire ...

Botetourt County shooting victim tried to start "new chapter in her life ...
Relatives of the Botetourt County woman who was killed Thursday night said she was trying to pick up her children from her estranged husband when she was ...
www.roanoke.com/.../botetourt-county-shooting-victim-tried-t...

Officials Track Down Man Wanted for Murdering Wife in Botetourt ...
Botetourt Co., VA - A Botetourt County woman is dead after her husband shot her at the couple's Carvin's Cove home before eventually taking his own life some ...
www.wset.com/.../officials-track-down-man-wanted-for-murd...

 Women's body discovered by Botetourt County authorities Thursday ...
Roanoke Times
Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle would not confirm how the woman died or if foul play was suspected. Police investigators at the scene of a reported shooting in the ...

 UPDATE: Woman's body found in Botetourt County - wdbj7.com
A woman's body was found on the porch of a home on Carvins Cove Road in Botetourt County on Thursday night.
www.wdbj7.com/.../wdbj7-body-found-on-carvins-cove-road-...

Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Proclaim May 19th through ...
Welcome to the Official Website of Botetourt County Fire and EMS.
botetourtfireems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News...

Virginia golfer makes 2 aces in same round
The Advocate
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A Roanoke golfer hit paydirt not once but twice after ... hole on the Meadows Course at Ashley Plantation in Daleville last Friday.

Wild Bill's Sports Round Up!
The Roanoke Star
(Played at Lord Botetourt) River Ridge District: Cave Spring had advanced to semifinal round Wednesday to face top-seed Hidden Valley at Kiwanis Field.

 New candidate emerges in Bedford House race
Lynchburg News and Advance
... businessman Lewis Medlin announced this week he will seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican nominee Terry Austin of Botetourt County.

     

Botetourt Golf & Swim Tournament Results - Rvsgt.org
Ben Harris was the overall winner of the Roanoke Valley Senior Golf Tour's tournament at Botetourt Golf and Swim Club, winning in a 3 way card off. Playing in ...
www.rvsgt.org/bgs13.html

Sheriff's Office Investigating Bank Robbery in Botetourt Co. - WSET ...
Botetourt Co., VA - The sheriff's office responded to Carter Bank and Trust shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard.
www.wset.com/.../sheriffs-office-investigating-bank-robbery-i...

Road Reopens: Route 11 pavement collapses in Botetourt County ...
We're told storm debris blocked a culvert, and caused the pavement to collapse north of Buchanan.
www.wjtv.com/.../route-11-pavement-collapses-in-botetourt-c...

 Botetourt County Fire Chief Resigns; Only on Job One Year ...
In Botetourt County, near Roanoke, the countys first paid fire-EMS chief has tendered his resignation after being on the job for only a year. Carr Boyd's ...
www.vafirenews.com/.../botetourt-county-fire-chief-resigns-o...

 Botetourt County, Virginia, features numerous wineries
NewsOK.com
Botetourt County once covered a large part of the south-central United States. Later it was divided into smaller counties in Virginia and some became part of other states. What's left of the original Botetourt County has beautiful, scenic drives ...

Botetourt County emergency services director resigns | roanoke.com
Botetourt County's emergency services director has resigned after a year and a week on the job. Carr Boyd said he submitted his resignation Tuesday and will ...
www.roanoke.com/.../botetourt-county-emergency-services-di...

BOTETOURT COUNTY -. Carr Boyd has resigned as Botetourt County Emergency Services Coordinator. His resignation is effective May 31. According to ...
www.wsls.com/.../botetourt-county-emergency-coordinator-re...

    

Sheriff's Office Investigating Bank Robbery in Botetourt Co.

Sat, 18 May, 2013 02:51 PM PDT

Botetourt Co, VA - The Botetourt County Sheriff's office is investigating a bank robbery that happened Saturday Morning. The sheriff's office responded to Carter Bank and Trust shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard. 

 

SUVs crash near Lord Botetourt High School - wdbj7.com
We're working to get more information on a crash involving two SUVs in Botetourt County Friday evening.
www.wdbj7.com/.../wdbj7-developing-suvs-crash-near-lord-b...

 

Botetourt County begins cleaning up after flooding - WNCT | 9 On ...
Heavy rain brought flooded roads and rising waters to the town of Buchanan the last few days. Jackie Harbaugh says she will sleep well tonight, knowing the ...
www.wnct.com/.../botetourt-county-begins-cleaning-up-after-f...

 

 Carr Boyd resigns from emergency services post in Botetourt County ...
Carr Boyd resigns from emergency services post in Botetourt County. The official, whose job has been fraught with discord, has been in the position about a year ...
www.roanoke.com/.../carr-boyd-resigns-from-emergency-serv...

 

 Botetourt County emergency services director resigns -- one year after starting
WFIR News Talk Radio
Botetourt-County Botetourt County's emergency services director has resigned, just over a year after taking the job. Carr Boyd submitted his resignation this week; he will stay through the end of the month. Boyd came to Botetourt County from Charlotte ...

 

Waynesboro wildlife center sees an influx of orphaned bear cubs
Staunton News Leader
The latest cub was found in Botetourt County outside of Roanoke. She still remains in captivity because of her emaciated state. According to Nicholson, she came in with a broken femur. But the other 12 that have been taken into the center have been ...

 

 Emergency Services Coordinator in Botetourt County submits ...
After a year of butting heads with their boss, Emergency Services volunteers in Botetourt are reacting to what they call a 'shocking' resignation. At the end of this ...
www.wdbj7.com/.../wdbj7-emergency-services-coordinator-in...

 

Rain keeps the James River rising in Botetourt County ...
Right now in Botetourt County , the James River is 17 feet and rising.
www.chicagotribune.com/.../wdbj7-rain-keeps-the-james-river...

 

  Local vineyard offers free wine tasting to moms on Mothers Day
WDBJ7
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 vineyard say it's all to acknowledge mom. “It's nice to be able to let them ...

 

 

 

 Photo: Virginia Scrappers 12U team wins ASA Terrier Tournament

Fri, 17 May, 2013 01:13 PM PDT

The Virginia Scrappers 12U Girls Fastpitch went undefeated, winning the championship in the ASA Terrier Tournament held April 13-14 at the Botetourt Sports Complex. Pictured from left are: Front row: Alexis West, Keiley Dudding, Ellasen Spangler, Lindsey Sarver, Sydney Stimeling Middle Row: Peyton Hurd... 

 

 

 

 LOCAL COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Union clinches 4th NCCAA title
Jackson Sun
BOTETOURT, VA. — Maintaining its recent excellent pitching for one more day, the Union softball team beat Shorter University 4-1 Saturday to win the National Christian College Athletic Association national championship. Sixth seed Union lost early in ...

APCo seeks OK for $237M upgrade in Botetourt Co. - NBC12.com ...
Appalachian Power and a sister company are asking state regulators to approve a $237 million upgrade in Botetourt County.
www.nbc12.com/.../apco-seeks-ok-for-237m-upgrade-in-botet...

 Meet Terry Austin, House Candidate for the 19th Dist.
WSET
Bedford, VA - In the race for the 19th district House of Delegates seat Republicans have chosen their candidate. On Tuesday, Terry Austin of Botetourt County won the Republican primary to fill long time Delegate Lacey Putney's seat. But Austin isn't ...

Augusta history open to all
Staunton News Leader
One of those, from 1850, was a case from Botetourt County. In that file is a 1730 plat — a land map that shows parcels — for 92,000 acres that belonged to a land speculator. The plat showed how the land grant had been subdivided, and thus becomes a ...

I-81 south reopens following crash in Botetourt County | roanoke.com
Traffic is flowing on Interstate 81 south in Botetourt County after a tractor-trailer crash blocked the road for more than three hours. According to VDOT, an ...
www.roanoke.com/.../i-81-south-reopens-following-crash-in-b...

 UPDATE: Tractor-trailer accident cleared on I-81 South in Botetourt ...
Jeff Crowder sent us this picture of the traffic backup on Interstate 81 South in Botetourt County. (Provided/Jeff Crowder / May 8, 2013) ...
www.wdbj7.com/.../wdbj7-tractortrailer-accident-backing-up-t...

 Botetourt Wine Trail Summer Concert Series - WSLS 10 NBC in ...
A number of years ago, the three farm wineries in Botetourt, in cooperation with the County of Botetourt and the Office of Tourism, formed the Botetourt Wine Trail ...
www.wsls.com/story/22184315/botetourt-wine-trail

 Shorter Softball: Lady Hawks avoid elimination
Rome News Tribune
Competing on the second day of the NCCAA National Championships in Troutville, Va., the Lady Hawks opened the day with a 1-0 loss to Judson, ...

Simpson softball begins NCCAA nationals today
Record-Searchlight
With last Thursday's win over Cal Baptist, the Simpson University softball team qualified for the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national tournament in Botetourt, Va. Simpson, the No. 3 seed, begins today against sixth-seeded ...

Flooding in Central Virginia Closes Roads - Newsplex
The Charlottesville Newsplex
On May 8, Preddy Creek Drive in Greene County, Watts passage in Northern Albemarle County and multiple roads near the James River in the Buchanan area of Botetourt County flooded and were forced to close. The day before, Mutton Hollow Road, ...

Botetourt County begins cleaning up after flooding
WSLS
Heavy rain brought flooded roads and rising waters to the town of Buchanan the last few days. Jackie Harbaugh says she will sleep well tonight, knowing the James River is finally going down. "I live on Lowe Street. We kept going out on the deck to peak ...

 Botetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin wins 19th District GOP ...
DON PETERSEN | The Roanoke Times. Terry Austin and his wife, Kathy Austin, celebrate after his victory in the primary. "I've got the trust and confidence of the ...
www.roanoke.com/.../botetourt-county-supervisor-terry-austin...

VDOT expands I-81 environmental study in Roanoke, Botetourt ...
Since the study's launch last fall, work has been underway to assess the potential impacts to environmental and cultural resources along the section of I-81 ...
www.wsls.com/.../vdot-expands-i-81-environmental-study-in-r...

 Cuccinelli Stops in Botetourt Co., Answers Questions About Star Scientific
WSET
Botetourt Co., VA - Attorney General, and presumptive Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli, made an appearance at Titan Cement in Botetourt County Monday. As Cuccinelli moves forward in the race, questions continue to follow him over a ...

96-year-old Botetourt County woman named a Mother of May
WSLS
Monday marks the first of a number of outstanding mothers we plan to highlight for our Mothers of May contest. Our first mother is 96-year-old Lucille Graybill and her love for music made a difference not just for her family, but in her community as well.

Salem High School volleyball coach resigns
WSLS
The two time defending Blue Ridge District Champion Lord Botetourt baseball team is having a solid season. The Cavs stand at 12-3 overall, 4-2 in the District. They are just one game back of the. Lord Botetourt will see more than half of its baseball ...

Firehouse primary to choose Republican nominee in 19th House district
WDBJ7
Residents of Bedford, Botetourt and Alleghany Counties will be choosing the GOP nominee in the 19th House District, the area that Lacey Putney has represented for more than 50 years. The 19th district stretches from Bedford to Covington, and voting ...

          

Area Roundup: Stokes' no-hitter keeps Simpson softball alive
Record-Searchlight
Simpson University softball pitcher Emily Stokes threw a no-hitter Thursday to keep her team alive in an 8-1 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan, at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) championship tourney in Botetourt, Va. Stokes ...

News & Events - Botetourt County, Virginia
Troutville, VA – The National Christian College Athletic Association has arrived to play at the Botetourt Sports Complex. The selection committee seeded teams ...
botetourt.org/news_events/news_item_detail.php?press...

 James River above flood stage in Botetourt County - WJHL-TV: News
Several roads are closed off in the Town of Buchanan, where high water has taken over.
www.wjhl.com/story/22195608/james-river-above-flood