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 Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026