Independent candidates for Roanoke City Council make their case Gene Marrano October 31, 2022 1 min read Among the 11 candidates running for the four open seats on Roanoke City Council in next Tuesday’s election are three campaigning as independents. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more in this “Longer Listen” segment: Share: Post navigation Previous: New mom pod at Wasena ParkNext: City Council candidate says he’s got unfinished business Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach Clark Palmer November 17, 2025 1 min read Adult cannabis retail system set to move from studies to implementation Ian Price November 17, 2025 1 min read Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Clark Palmer November 17, 2025