Crunching the numbers: localities prepare for another tough budget Evan Jones January 28, 2011 1 minute read As Feburary nears, counties, cities and towns will devote increasing attention to next year’s budget. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports on the outlook for Roanoke County. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Police chief sees opportunity to fight crime with good worksNext: Flu cases are on the rise in southwest Virginia Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026