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 GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025