Fincastle Herald

06/02/2026

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests May 26-31:

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests May 26-31: Esteban Dario Murillo Rojas, 38, of Moneta, driving under the influence, driving after forfeiture of license, May 26 Jennifer M. Bursey, 42, of Troutville, trespassing, May 28 Emily B. Wood, 56, of Fincastle, unauthori...

06/02/2026

🏆VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 Best of Awards Readers Choice Awards!

Now’s your chance to support and celebrate your favorite businesses in and around the Roanoke Valley!

From restaurants and wineries to law firms, event centers, jewelry stores, ice cream shops and more — there are more than 100 categories where you can cast your vote.

- Voting runs May 24 through June 21
- Vote in every category and help recognize the businesses that make our communities great.
- Winners will be featured in a special section publishing July 29 and 30.

06/02/2026

LETTER: There’s just over a month before the Fourth of July fireworks display at Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle will be held.

Donations needed for Fincastle fireworks There’s just over a month before the Fourth of July fireworks display at Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle will be held. This year’s fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 5 instead of July 4. The fireworks display will cost $10,000 this year be...

06/01/2026

Lord Botetourt had teams competing in both the Region 3D boys’ and girls’ tennis tournaments as the paper went to press this week.

Lord Botetourt had teams competing in both the Region 3D boys’ and girls’ tennis tournaments as the paper went to press this week. Both were in team competition Tuesday. The boys defeated Bassett on Tuesday. The Cavaliers will advance to a Saturday match at Cave Spring, with the time still to be...

06/01/2026

The Town of Buchanan is inviting community members, businesses and organizations to begin preparing for one of the area’s most anticipated summer traditions as registration officially opens for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade.

The Town of Buchanan is inviting community members, businesses and organizations to begin preparing for one of the area’s most anticipated summer traditions as registration officially opens for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade. Town officials are encouraging a wide range of participants to take part...

05/31/2026

The Botetourt Town & Country Women’s Club awarded two scholarships this spring at the county high schools.

The Botetourt Town & Country Women’s Club awarded two scholarships this spring at the county high schools. A $1,000 scholarship was awarded on May 12 to Kaia Binns (left) at James River High School. She plans to attend Bridgewater College and major in Health and Exercise Science to become a physic...

05/30/2026

For Lynsey Allie, no two days at the Botetourt County Museum of History & Culture are ever quite the same.

By Matt de Simone For Lynsey Allie, no two days at the Botetourt County Museum of History & Culture are ever quite the same. One day might involve planning a major exhibit, meeting with community partners or organizing oral history interviews. Another could mean watering flowers outside the museum,....

05/29/2026

Botetourt County 4-H Extension Agent Tyler Painter told the Botetourt County School Board at its May 14 meeting that local 4-H programming reached hundreds of students this school year through classroom enrichment, STEM instruction, leadership development, and public speaking opportunities.

By Matt de Simone   Botetourt County 4-H Extension Agent Tyler Painter told the Botetourt County School Board at its May 14 meeting that local 4-H programming reached hundreds of students this school year through classroom enrichment, STEM instruction, leadership development, and public speaking op...

05/29/2026

Georgia Miller, a 2026 graduate of James River High School, received the $2,000 Harold Entsminger Honorary Scholarship from Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District.

Georgia Miller, a 2026 graduate of James River High School, received the $2,000 Harold Entsminger Honorary Scholarship from Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District. Miller is pursuing a degree in outdoor recreation from Montreat College in Black Mountain, N.C. She will also be a member...