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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026