Botetourt County wants to hear stories from its African-American community Gene Marrano February 10, 2023 1 min read Your story matters and the Botetourt County Historical Society wants you to tell it. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports an upcoming event seeks to record the history of the county’s African American community. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cave Spring alum Ronde Barber elected to NFL Hall of FameNext: Roanoke County early morning fire sends two to hospital Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025