Sherman Lea Sr. poised to become next Mayor of Roanoke Gene Marrano February 16, 2016 1 min read Democrats chose candidates for Mayor and Roanoke City Council on Saturday. Now its on to the May 3rd general election – Mayoral candidate and current City Council member Sherman Lea Sr has no opposition so far. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Summit designed for young professionals returnsNext: Charter school constitutional amendment fails in Senate Related Stories 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025 1 min read Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal Ian Price April 18, 2025