Two more local teams gear up for high school football season Gene Marrano August 23, 2018 1 min read Appomattox County has won three state high school football championships in a row – meanwhile in Botetourt County James River High School has missed the playoffs for two straight seasons … About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State of the City is “good” says Roanoke MayorNext: Could low unemployment numbers scare prospects away? Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025