Evan Jones
Vinton and Roanoke County are teaming to purchase downtown property for eventual construction of a new library. And as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, it’s viewed as a centerpiece for Vinton’s retail revitalization.
The Coventry Commonwealth Games return for a 22nd year next month, bringing thousands of athletes and their families from across Virginia to the Roanoke Valley. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
Urgent notices of missing or abducted children will now be displayed in Virginia’s DMV offices. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has the story.
“Eat for Education” is set to expire at the end of June next year. The two-year, 2% meals tax increase was enacted last year to help provide $8 million to Roanoke city schools over two years at a time of reduced state funding. City and school officials say the program’s first year has more than lived up to its promise, but as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, there’s little evident talk now of any new tax to take its place next year.
The first year of “Eat for Education” is almost over, and Roanoke City and and school officials say it has made an important difference. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has the story.
Bedford Co. Sheriff's photo - June 2010
It’s been one year since Bedford County sheriff’s deputies found a goat bound and panting in a hot trunk, and from all appearances, the animal is none the worse for his experience. The latest on “Trunk” from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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It’s another day to remind pet owners about the dangers of heat stroke, especially for dogs. A Roanoke veterinarian says despite the warnings, they still see cases come in each summer. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
The federal government is proposing new pollution standards for coal-powered power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency says it would greatly reduce emissions of toxic chemicals like arsenic and mercury into the air, but electric utilities like Appalachian Power say its customers would feel a different impact. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
Close to 60 classic and antique cars will be motoring into the Roanoke Valley this weekend. It is part of a week-long, 1000-mile road rally called “The Great Race”. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
Tim Kaine may be the likely Democrat party candidate for Senate, but anyone looking for his campaign website might find a different political party appearing on their computer. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports there’s not much Kaine can do.