Bowers holding on to slim lead in Roanoke mayoral race Clark Palmer November 6, 2024 1 min read Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers A former Roanoke City Mayor could find himself back in office following election night. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke elects first republican to city council in 20 YearsNext: Bowers: “the election is over … its time for us to unify” Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025