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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026