City Council members weigh in on protests- and racial inequality Gene Marrano June 2, 2020 1 min read On Sunday Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea had his turn at the podium to discuss the weekend’s protests in Roanoke – peaceful for the most part – over the death of George Floyd. Other city council members spoke yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: City of Roanoke asking for community feedback on transit transfer center plansNext: 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025