Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic lift Evan Jones October 10, 2012 1 min read There are initial signs of a moderate housing rebound in the region, and Roanoke area economic development officials say it offers some hope of an economic lift. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Case count continues to climb in meningitis outbreakNext: DRI adds economic development specialist Related Stories 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025 2 min read Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone Ian Price April 2, 2025 1 min read Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit Denise Membreno April 2, 2025