Sparks fly at Mayoral debate Gene Marrano October 23, 2020 1 minute read With less than two weeks before election day there were some sparks flying at yesterday’s Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Forum as incumbent Mayor Sherman Lea traded jabs with former longtime Mayor David Bowers. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: William & Mary reverses course on some sports cutbacksNext: 5th District Democrat promises to put people over party if elected Related Stories RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0
