Roanoke City mayor takes issue with political ad Web Staff November 2, 2023 1 minute read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea took a stand for his City today. Lea addressed reporters to take issue with a political ad he feels attacks the City’s record. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Days Inn is now The Heights, offering 1-bedroom apartmentsNext: AG Miyares pushes back against anti-Israel protests Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026