Virginia Western goal: tuition-free education for any qualifying area high school grad Evan Jones April 22, 2011 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College wants to provide tuition-free education to any qualifying Roanoke area high school senior. And as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, it is announcing a program in hopes of making it happen. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/04-22-VWCC-Wrap2-WEB.mp3|titles=04-22 VWCC Wrap2-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: AARP to hold Roanoke Town Hall MeetingNext: Expansion of protective orders should benefit more Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026