Bowers pondering run for Congress Gene Marrano January 6, 2016 1 min read Outgoing Roanoke City mayor David Bowers is considering a challenge to Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith this year – so he’s heading to far southwest Virginia for a listening tour over the next few weeks as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia reaction divides along party lines to president’s gun executive actionsNext: Kroger is looking for hundreds of workers; job fair set for January 15 Related Stories 1 min read Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025