Crunching the numbers: localities prepare for another tough budget Evan Jones January 28, 2011 1 min 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 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025