Creator’s relatives excited new owners are preserving Walton’s House Ian Price September 5, 2017 1 min read (Gayle Harvey Real Estate Photo) Some family of Walton’s TV show creator Earl Hamner Jr. that live in Roanoke County are weighing in after his childhood home was purchased in an effort to keep it open to the public. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: US Attorney General announces end of “DACA” program for immigrantsNext: NTSB: no evidence police helicopter struck by animal, object Related Stories 1 min read Rolling the dice in the Star City: Delegate Rasoul questions casino proposal at Berglund Center Web Staff October 17, 2025 3 min read Roanoke’s GO Fest returns for 15th Anniversary Ian Price October 16, 2025 1 min read Envision Botetourt 2045, a 20 year comprehensive plan Denise Membreno October 16, 2025