Evan Jones
Kroger now has the necessary approvals to go ahead with plans that, from all indications, will bring on-line grocery shopping to the Roanoke Valley. Botetourt County’s Board of Zoning Appeals has approved three variances to permit additions to Kroger’s Daleville store. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Jerry Falwell, Jr.
You won’t see any “Gun-Free Zone” signs at Liberty University, and the college’s president says there is a Biblical basis to go along with the need for self-defense. Jerry Falwell, Junior took some harsh criticism for comments he made to the campus community Friday, two days after the San Bernardino shootings. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, Falwell stands by what he said.
Kroger won’t confirm it, but a zoning request in Botetourt County strongly suggests the grocery chain wants to bring its on-line shopping service to the Roanoke Valley. The service lets you order from home, then pick it up at the store. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
Kroger statement; “ Kroger is currently testing its online ordering and pickup initiative in a number of stores, but none in Virginia. It is forthcoming in Mid-Atlantic. ”
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Norfolk Southern says the move of Roanoke-based corporate offices resulted in about 150 workers choosing to leave the company stay in the region rather than move to Norfolk or Atlanta. The updated numbers came in a conference call yesterday with investors. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Justin Fuente
Virginia Tech’s next head football coach says quality-of-life considerations played an important role in his decision to come to Blacksburg. Justin Fuente says the Tech community is one where he wants to raise his three girls. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
