These Countryside neighbors don’t want chickens Evan Jones October 18, 2011 1 min read Some northwest Roanoke residents who live near the former Countryside Golf Course are uniting in opposition to one element of a proposed urban farm. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, they don’t mind fruits and vegetables, but they don’t want chickens. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10-18-Chickens-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=10-18 Chickens Wrap1-WEB] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Food bank asks for more help as holidays nearNext: Your chance to tell Elmwood Park planners what you want Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025