Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back against proposed meals tax increase Clark Palmer April 22, 2025 1 minute read Several Roanoke City restaurant owners are calling for a proposed increase to the meals tax to be eliminated. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancerNext: A sign of life on a distant planet? Related Stories 1 minute read Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke City declares State of Emergency Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 2 minutes read VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0