Suspect smiles during arrest after beating man with a baseball bat in bed, deputies sayCantrell was wanted on aggravated assault charges from a violent incident in Haralson County in April 2022.news.yahoo.com
Dream come true: Buchanan teen performs in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeJames River High School Senior, Macy Williams was selected to perform the alto saxophone with Macy's Great American Marching Band in this year's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
New Freedom Farm hosts Thanksgiving meal for veterans, their familiesIt’s a tradition that started in 2016 – New Freedom Farm hosts a free Thanksgiving meal for veterans and their families every year.
Angels of Assisi, New Freedom Farm to host pet adoption eventLocal pet shelters including Angels of Assisi have run out of room to help more animals.
Botetourt County man opens martial arts dojo in BuchananJoseph Rae has been studying the art of Bujinkan for nearly 30 years and is now taking on a new role as an instructor.
One hurt after Botetourt County crashA person is seriously injured after a car crash in Botetourt County.
Floyd Co. takes the win against James River, 21-3Floyd County took home a big win last week in triple overtime against Glenvar, but on Friday night, they had to face off with a Three Rivers District opponent: James River.
James River defeats Alleghany in overtime, 17-14The game’s final score was 17-14, with James River victorious.
Buchanan community supports Covid-19 SurvivorTasha Scheffey's family and friends held a fundraiser at New Freedom Farm today to support her on her long battle with Covid-19.
Buchanan-based nonprofit plans 9/11 memorial walk to honor fallen heroesBill Price made a promise to his godfather, a New York Firefighter, that he would never forget the lives lost on 9/11.
7th Annual Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival opens this weekend7th annual Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival opens this weekend
Knights shut down the Fighting Blues on ThursdayIt was a quick lead and a strong offensive line that led the Knights to victory.
“Be kind to give to others”: Local boy collects peanut butter for kids in needGavin Price was struggling to reach his peanut butter jar collection goal this year for kids in need, but on Tuesday, he got a big surprise.
Buchanan boy needs help collecting peanut butter to help kids in needEvery year, a Botetourt County boy makes a difference here in our community – making sure no other child goes hungry. This year he’s facing several obstacles … and needs your help.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: James River motivated by 2021 playoff lossThe Knights hosted their first ever playoff home game in fall 2021.
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival to return on Sept. 9The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival will be in full bloom soon.
Tasty Tuesday: Foot of the Mountain known for colossal burgers, flavorful wings and so much moreGood view, good people and good food - Foot of the Mountain checks off all three
Roanoke area rescue teams help efforts in Buchanan County during floodsRoanoke City and Roanoke County crews received the call around 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Between the two departments and the city of Salem, 17 personnel were sent to the area with boats and equipment.
Youngkin declares State of Emergency after severe flooding in Buchanan CountyOn Wednesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to help those affected by the heavy downpours and flooding with more response and recovery efforts, according to a press release.
Buchanan Community Carnival open through SaturdayOne of the valley’s longest-running events comes to a close Saturday.
New businesses providing a boost for the Town of BuchananBuchanan recently welcomed three new businesses to downtown including Faithful Country Creations, Gateway Real Estate, and a new restaurant, Tammie’s Place.
Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Botetourt CountyVirginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Botetourt County. The crash happened July 1, 2022 on Route 11, near Kessler Lane, just outside of Buchanan, Va., at 5:10 p.m. yesterday afternoon.
High water levels impacting some Memorial Day Weekend plansDue to recent rain, the James River has reached dangerously high levels for some outdoor enthusiasts, forcing one holiday weekend hot spot to temporarily close its doors.
Four U.S. Army veterans honored as hometown heroes in BuchananFour veterans are honored today at New Freedom Farm for serving not only the country but their hometowns.
Vendors needed for annual Buchanan Garden FestivalAs we move into spring, the town of Buchanan has the perfect outdoor activity for plant lovers.
Southwest, Central Virginians step up to show support for Ukraine amid crisisUkraine is more than five thousand miles away from the United States but Southwest Virginians are stepping up to show support.
James River’s Ethan Humphries standing out in first full season as head coachHumphries helped lead the Knights to their lone state basketball title.
Crews respond to major wreck on I-81 in Botetourt CountyCrews responded to a major wreck on I-81 northbound in Botetourt County Friday night.
Jan. 10, 2022 Picture of the DayThanks to Lara for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Buchanan!
New Freedom Farm honors veteran with a rescued horse to care for as his ownAn army veteran was surprised Saturday in Buchanan with a horse to care for as his own.
Downtown Buchanan lit up with luminaries during Christmas Eve traditionVolunteers spend Christmas Eve setting up milk jugs that are transformed into luminaries along a half mile strip of downtown Buchanan. The decades long tradition began after the flood of 1985.
500 veterans in a Buchanan cemetery are honored with a holiday wreathWhether they served in the Spanish American War or in Desert Storm, 500 veterans buried in Buchanan are not forgotten this Christmas.
Buchanan Christmas tree honors fallen first responders who lost their lives in the line of dutyThe holidays after losing a loved one can be a difficult time. Which is why the Buchanan based non-profit, Sirens and Salutes is honoring those who lost their lives this year in the line of duty.
Support local and make lasting memories through jewelryBridget takes us to Patina Creek Silver in Buchanan, where you can create fingerprint jewelry of your loved ones.
Martinsville hold off James River comeback to get road playoff winThe 5-seed Bulldogs beat the 4-seed Knights 16-13.
Buchanan General Hospital donates to the Hurley Long-Term Relief FundAfter the flood in Hurley, United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Hurley Long-Term Relief Fund has been working to help the citizens in the community.
Oct. 25, 2021 Picture of the DayThanks to Andrea for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Buchanan!
Warm temperatures draw record-breaking turn out for Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower FestivalAt the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival, good weather and good planning made for a record-breaking turnout this year.
Areas in Botetourt County experience flooding from storms rolling throughMany people across southwest Virginia experienced lots of rain tonight as storms rolled through Wednesday evening. The rainfall caused many parts of Botetourt County to suffer high flood waters on roadways.
You can frolic in 600,000 sunflowers this weekBeaver Dam Sunflower Festival is home to thousands of sunflowers, and all this week, you can see them yourselves.
Buchanan nonprofit farm raises funds to help American heroes gain equestrian therapyA nonprofit farm kicked off its biggest annual fundraiser Saturday to help veterans who struggle with PTSD.
Buchanan firefighter honors lives of first responders lost on 9/11Events in Buchanan honoring the lives lost on 9/11 begin Friday with a screening of the movie “World Trade Center'' and continue Saturday morning with a remembrance walk.
Stroll through more than 600,000 sunflowers at the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower FestivalThe Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival runs Sept. 10 through Sept. 19 in Botetourt County.
Buchanan woman sentenced for credit card fraud after buying nearly $5,500 in Best Buy itemsA 61-year-old woman from Buchanan will spend two years in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to multiple credit card fraud charges from summer 2016.
Buchanan boy collects more than 2,000 jars of peanut butter to help kids in needAll the jars are going to a Backpack Buddies. The program delivers bags of food for the weekend to students who get free or reduced school lunch.
Crews rescue 12 kayakers who got stuck on James River near BuchananBotetourt County Department of Fire & EMS worked together to save 12 kayakers who found themselves stranded in the middle of the James River Sunday morning.
How a sunflower festival in Botetourt County blossomed into an event attended by thousands nationwideAs Candace Monaghan prepared to run her first sunflower festival in 2016, one thought ran through her head: ‘Who’s gonna pay to see a sunflower?’