Botetourt County announces a “Pink Effect” Gene Marrano October 22, 2014 1 minute read Virginia Tech football has its Orange and Maroon Effect games … now Botetourt County announces a “Pink Effect” in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Botetourt Co. manufacturer to expand, add 75 jobsNext: Roanoke Police name, seek Tuesday shooting suspect Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026