Botetourt County wants to hear stories from its African-American community Gene Marrano February 10, 2023 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Cave Spring alum Ronde Barber elected to NFL Hall of FameNext: Roanoke County early morning fire sends two to hospital Related Stories Roanoke Democratic Delegate Sam Rasoul will not run for Congress this year Clark Palmer April 24, 2026 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026