Bowers pitches pandemic relief plan for Roanoke Gene Marrano March 31, 2020 1 min read Photo: Gene Marrano Independent candidate for Roanoke City Mayor – former longtime incumbent David Bowers – has sent a COVID-19 relief plan for consideration to City Council. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some of the highlights: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Group protests closing of shooting ranges amid coronavirusNext: USA Women’s softball team contest in Salem cancelled Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025