That Appomattox jobs deal that collapsed sparks State Senate debate Evan Jones January 26, 2016 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Health officials says cold-weather hazards still existNext: New exhibits on tap at the Taubman Museum Related Stories Nokefest returns with riverside music, custom local art Ian Price June 11, 2026 1st Annual Roanoke Valley Book Swap and Fair coming to Golden Cactus Brewing Clark Palmer June 11, 2026 Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026
