Advance Auto job cutbacks, store closings mark change of direction Evan Jones August 14, 2015 1 minute read Advance Auto Parts is downsizing, at least for the moment, and that’s a change in direction for the Roanoke-based company. This comes as Advance earnings beat Wall Street expectations — and investors cheer. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Prosecutors to respond to ex-governor’s bid to remain freeNext: UPDATE: Salem Police arrest suspect in 7-Eleven robbery Related Stories Local roofing company doing its part to help veterans with Roofs for Troops makeover Gene Marrano March 9, 2026 0 Longtime Virginia Tech professor discusses Iranian conflict as it enters 10th day Web Staff March 9, 2026 0 Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day for the Children’s Miracle Network is here Gene Marrano March 6, 2026 0