That Appomattox jobs deal that collapsed sparks State Senate debate Evan Jones January 26, 2016 1 min read The failed economic development deal that had promised to bring hundreds of jobs to Appomattox took center stage in the State Senate’s Monday debate. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Health officials says cold-weather hazards still existNext: New exhibits on tap at the Taubman Museum Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025