State of the City is “good” says Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 23, 2018 1 minute read The State of Roanoke City is “good.” That was the word this morning from Mayor Sherman Lea and several others at the annual Regional Chamber breakfast. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all storesNext: Two more local teams gear up for high school football season Related Stories Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0