Local Stories
Local Stories from the New Castle Record.
Kinzies put Woodpecker Ridge bird sanctuary under conservation easement
BOTETOURT - Barry and Teresa Kinzie’s Woodpecker Ridge on Stoney Battery Road just outside of Troutville is now permanently protected...
Read moreSnyders take farming full circle – from raising all-natural cattle to selling the processed beef
The one thing Ray Snyder said his customers keep telling him is how tender the beef is that he sells....
Read moreBuchanan carnival continues, July 4th Parade Sunday
There will be a parade and fireworks Sunday in Buchanan to commemorate the Fourth of July. The Buchanan Volunteer Fire...
Read moreFalls calling it a career after 58 years on Buchanan’s Main Street
An icon in Buchanan’s downtown is going home—at least some days he’ll be at home. After 58 years of retailing...
Read moreBotetourt Tourism Director Kevin Costello honored by RVCVB
Botetourt Tourism Director Kevin Costello has been recognized for his work promoting tourism. The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau...
Read moreGlobal gobbler hunters achieve the World Slam
World Slam has a nice ring to it if you’re a turkey hunter. It means you’ve joined the rare group...
Read moreRaise the Roof fund raiser Saturday in Fincastle
Raise the Roof, a fund raising event to secure funds to replace the cedar shake roof on the James Matten...
Read moreTeen challenge saying thanks to community with a spaghetti dinner Saturday in Fincastle
Teen Challenge is inviting the community to a thank you dinner of sorts Saturday, June 12 at the Fincastle Volunteer...
Read moreRiver girls 2nd in Group A track meet; Falls, Hamm individual champs
A point here, a point there could have made the difference. But things didn’t fall James River’s way last Saturday...
Read moreBudding 4-H bee keepers
Several members of the Fincastle Community 4-H Club have become budding beekeepers. Members Emilee Duffy, Jordyn Duffy and Alex Wolfe...
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