Preservationists: Sweet Briar buildings, land should be protected whether college closes or stays open Evan Jones May 19, 2015 1 minute read Preservationists say they are not attempting to enter the debate on whether Sweet Briar should close, but they do want its buildings and land to be protected no matter how thinks work out at the college. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County Police Department kicks of Click It or Ticket Twitter initiativeNext: Star Tank tip-off featured some big ideas Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026