Roanoke family seeks city OK for backyard goats Evan Jones February 10, 2016 1 min read The Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals heats a request today that would allow a Grandin-area family to raise two goats in their backyard. But a critic wonders if that could set a bad precedent. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Botetourt County plans to move forward at industrial parkNext: Show featuring Virginia made beer and wine is in the works Related Stories 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0 1 min read Center in the Square is turning 42 Denise Membreno December 10, 2025 0