Buchanan News

James River High School students were dismissed early Wednesday after a threat was called in to the Botetourt County school.

Photos: Threat sent James River students to lunch at Burger King; costly endeavor for Botetourt County No telling yet how much money the bomb threats today will end up costing Botetourt County, citizens, schools and the Sheriff's Office will have a price tag for additional services.

This Thursday, you're invited to a "hypnotic" night of family-friendly comedy at James River High School in Buchanan.

Help us in the fight against hunger this holiday season. All Heartland Rehabilitation Services clinics will be collection sites to drop off canned and other non-perishable food items through December 15, 2009.

David Austin & Friends will perform three Christmas concerts this year, two in Botetourt County and one in Roanoke County.

Botetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin, a Republican who abandoned the party to run for re-election as an independent, overwhelmingly defeated the challenger the GOP had hoped would unseat him Tuesday.

Here's Kinley Spinks of Buchanan, dressed up as a vampire -- another one of the entries in The Roanoke Times Halloween Photo Contest.

The James River High School band is getting ready to perform in New York City's Veterans Day parade.

The incumbents in Botetourt's contested races earn another term. Voters in Botetourt County's Buchanan District have excellent representation on both the board of supervisors and the school board.

This cross appeared on the house wall next to the home of Thelma McCracken and Carol Pajak in Buchanan last Sunday.

Since he was a young tot, Donnie Barger has been tagging along with his father, Don Barger, in the woods.

Smokey Wilson will bring his Ministry in Song to Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in concert on Sunday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

Start your holiday shopping early.A Visit Creations Gift Shoppe in Buchanan duringA Mountain Magic, Saturday October 3, and receive aA CouponA book FREE with over $500 in holiday savings, free itemsA and a drawing for a $100 Prize.

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Amanda Petty, 17, of Buchanan is a senior at James River High School. She was seriously injured on Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m. when she was in a crash with a tractor trailer on US 460 West near Hillcrest Drive in Blue Ridge.

Elected officials shouldn't owe taxes they demand others pay. Crystal Ware has a problem.

The principals of James River High School and Lord Botetourt High School presented plaques of appreciation to both elected boards in Botetourt at the Football game on Friday, Aug.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859--and the Quad State 150th Anniversary Committee, representing Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland, is offering more than 70 events to commemorate the incendiary episode.

Food writer Lindsey Nair alerts us to a website where you can vote for your favorite German restaurant in the country.

Food writer Lindsey Nair alerts us to a website where you can vote for your favorite German restaurant in the country.