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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025