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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026