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 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025