Allen campaigns in Roanoke ahead of presidential visit Evan Jones July 13, 2012 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: White nose syndrome killing millions of batsNext: Tips for President’s Roanoke campaign event Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0
