It won’t be easy: gaining approval of new waivers so area schools can keep opening in August Evan Jones August 20, 2012 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City, County schools love August starts — but this may be the lastNext: New way of treating inmates in Franklin County Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026
