Cleaveland’s announcement = wide open 17th District race Timothy Martin May 17, 2011 1 minute read Republican Delegate Bill Cleaveland will not seek a second term in the 17th District citing family and business obligations. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin has reaction to the announcement and news of a potential candidate. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Cleaveland-Reaction-Wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=Cleaveland Reaction Wrap 1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Detective to receive national award for Brittany Smith caseNext: “Wheel of Fortune” tryouts come to Roanoke Related Stories Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026