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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026