Big job: bagging 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes Evan Jones June 16, 2011 1 min read The Roanoke Civic Center parking lot will be bustling before sunrise tomorrow, starting with 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/06-16-Potato-Wrap2-WEB.mp3|titles=06-16 Potato Wrap2-WEB] Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Police release photo of car vandalism suspectNext: Hike for Haiti Saturday in Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read Brush Mountain Fire update Gene Marrano March 23, 2025 1 min read SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of Virginians Gene Marrano March 21, 2025 1 min read Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities Denise Membreno March 21, 2025