Rising price of asphalt is a challenge for Roanoke Timothy Martin March 6, 2013 1 min read With the cost of asphalt rising, the City of Roanoke is looking for new ways to keep up with road maintenance. WFIR’s Starr Anderson reports. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More than 500 tons of debris removed from Smith Mountain LakeNext: McDonnell declares state of emergency Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025