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 USA Cycling Endurance Championships arrive next month in Roanoke Gene Marrano June 17, 2025 1 min read Dems, GOP will pick candidates for House of Delegates and/or state offices in primary Gene Marrano June 16, 2025 2 min read Sen. Kaine files War Powers Resolution to prevent war with Iran Clark Palmer June 16, 2025
