Allen campaigns in Roanoke ahead of presidential visit Evan Jones July 13, 2012 1 min read Both candidates for U.S. Senate have their eyes on Roanoke this week. Democrat Tim Kaine joins President Obama at tonight’s rally, and yesterday, Republican George Allen was here. WFIR’s Evan Jones spoke with Allen as he campaigned downtown. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: White nose syndrome killing millions of batsNext: Tips for President’s Roanoke campaign event Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025