City Council members weigh in on protests- and racial inequality Gene Marrano June 2, 2020 1 min read On Sunday Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea had his turn at the podium to discuss the weekend’s protests in Roanoke – peaceful for the most part – over the death of George Floyd. Other city council members spoke yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: City of Roanoke asking for community feedback on transit transfer center plansNext: 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025