Fincastle NewsLocal news for Fincastle, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.13 Enrolled In Forensic Photography Course- May 30, 2008 " Thirteen students were enrolled in the Forensic Photography course in the Administration of Justice program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College during the spring 2008 semester.http://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/13-enrolled-in-forensic-photography-course?... Attic's next production 'The Curious Savage' opens May 29- May 28, 2008 The Savage family in Attic's Attic Productions, Botetourt's community theater, will present "The Curious Savage" as its next production in late May and early June.. "The Curious Savage" is a heartwarming comedy ...http://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/attics-next-production-the-curious-savage-o... Community News: Botetourt Co. receives tourism grant- May 25, 2008 Read the news release below The Botetourt County Office of Tourism is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $16,773 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation.http://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/community-news-botetourt-co-receives-touris... County law - Group homes, churches, playgrounds - some things are permitted 'by right'- May 23, 2008 Editor's note: This is the beginning of an occasional series about Botetourt County's municipal code, zoning ordinances and comprehensive plan.http://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/county-law-group-homes-churches-playgrounds... Foundation lauds preservation efforts - roanoke.com- May 21, 2008 Several building renovations, redevelopment projects and the setting aside of land for recreation received awards from the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation on Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/foundation-lauds-preservation-efforts-roano... Students Tour Forensic Science Lab; Juvenile Justice Students Noted- May 16, 2008 ' Students in the "Introduction to Trace Evidence" course in the Administration of Justice Program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College during the spring semester toured the Virginia Department of Forensic ... via Rockbridge Weeklyhttp://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/students-tour-forensic-science-lab-juvenile... Building from the foundation up- May 10, 2008 "It wasn't let's get it built in six months so we can sell it. They participated in, I would say, 95 percent of the construction of this house." Student Chuck Moore, 17, works on a house near Fincastle. The building has been for sale since August with no offers. via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/building-from-the-foundation-up?fromrss=1 Fincastle, Buchanan overwhelmingly vote for incumbents - roanoke.com- May 8, 2008 "But I also want the people's concerns heard." There were more children using the playground at Breckinridge Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon than there were voters using the school gym as a polling location to vote in Fincastle's town council ... via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/fincastle-buchanan-overwhelmingly-vote-for-... Natural Bridge Speedway season begins- May 6, 2008 NATURAL BRIDGE - Natural Bridge Speedway finally saw oval racing Friday and Saturday nights after all racing activities planned for April had been washed out by Mother Nature. via Staunton News Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/natural-bridge-speedway-season-begins?fromr... County eyes big retailers - roanoke.com- May 3, 2008 "I don't think that the tack I'm hearing from the planning commission is we don't want it. The tack is we don't want it to come in and just be big and ugly" Botetourt County wants to discuss how to regulate big-box stores' appearances. Jay Conley Big-box retailers continue to pop up on the fringe of Botetourt County's borders. via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/fincastle-va/2008/05/county-eyes-big-retailers-roanoke-com?fromr... |