Two more local teams gear up for high school football season Gene Marrano August 23, 2018 1 minute 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 … Share: Post navigation Previous: State of the City is “good” says Roanoke MayorNext: Could low unemployment numbers scare prospects away? Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026