It won’t be easy: gaining approval of new waivers so area schools can keep opening in August Evan Jones August 20, 2012 1 min read Roanoke City and County school officials hope they can convince state lawmakers to approve a new law allowing local schools to continue opening before Labor Day. But as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, no one is suggesting it will be easy. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke City, County schools love August starts — but this may be the lastNext: New way of treating inmates in Franklin County Related Stories 1 min read More New Works at Hollins, play auditions and a “coffee hour” triple piano concert Gene Marrano January 22, 2025 1 min read Sen. Tim Kaine criticizes Biden, Trump pardons, calls them ‘infinitely different Ian Price January 22, 2025 1 min read The Gauntlet 2025 is right around the corner: still time to sign up Gene Marrano January 21, 2025
