Botetourt County announces a “Pink Effect” Gene Marrano October 22, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt Co. manufacturer to expand, add 75 jobsNext: Roanoke Police name, seek Tuesday shooting suspect Related Stories 1 min read Carilion starts another capital campaign for Proton Beam Therapy at Cancer Center being built Gene Marrano October 28, 2025 1 min read Feeding Southwest Virginia looking for ways to stock the shelves as need grows Denise Membreno October 28, 2025 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025