Democrats win some, lose some in City Council race Gene Marrano May 4, 2016 1 minute read Democrats won two seats and almost took another in yesterday’s Roanoke City Council election. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a recap: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Police name suspect in custody for fatal downtown Roanoke shootingNext: Political newcomer, Incumbents win tight Salem City Council election Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026