Bowers holding on to slim lead in Roanoke mayoral race Clark Palmer November 6, 2024 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke elects first republican to city council in 20 YearsNext: Bowers: “the election is over … its time for us to unify” Related Stories Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RPD Arrests Man for Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Northeast Clark Palmer April 1, 2026 0