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. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts 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 Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025
