Roanoke man’s native garden leveled by city due to miscommunication Taylor Sherrill March 9, 2023 1 minute read A Roanoke City Contractor mowed down a yard in response to a city violation of weeds, tall grass and nuisance trash, leaving the resident feeling uprooted.. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem-Roanoke County Chamber director talks about her visionNext: Former General Electric building in Salem lands new tenant Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026