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: 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 1 min read Huddle Up Moms will cut ribbon and hold open house at its new home on Marshall Avenue Gene Marrano December 4, 2025 0 1 min read Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans Web Staff December 4, 2025 0 1 min read The Nutcracker(s) … Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the RSO’s Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0
