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 Breaking down Trump’s Middle East trip with local political scientist Gene Marrano May 20, 2025 1 min read New book on Biden asks, who knew what and when? Gene Marrano May 20, 2025 1 min read Mother of Anton Brown uses public comment period to criticize Roanoke City Council Clark Palmer May 20, 2025
