Democrats win some, lose some in City Council race Gene Marrano May 4, 2016 1 minute read Democrats won two seats and almost took another in yesterday’s Roanoke City Council election. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a recap: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Police name suspect in custody for fatal downtown Roanoke shootingNext: Political newcomer, Incumbents win tight Salem City Council election Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0