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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026