Mayor Lea reflects on Roanoke’s tight race between Bowers, Cobb Ian Price November 18, 2024 1 min read David Bowers, a former mayor of Roanoke, narrowly lost to Joe Cobb in the city’s most recent mayoral election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from Roanoke’s outgoing mayor. Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers Share: Continue Reading Previous: 9 out of 10 Virginians qualify for financial assistance at state insurance marketplaceNext: Miyares will not run for GOP governor nomination; will seek second AG term Related Stories 1 min read Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; hundreds dead, aid needed Ian Price March 28, 2025 1 min read State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding Denise Membreno March 28, 2025 1 min read HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged Ian Price March 28, 2025