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] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Police release photo of car vandalism suspectNext: Hike for Haiti Saturday in Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025