Lea delivers State of the City Address Gene Marrano August 24, 2017 1 min read Sherman Lea Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave the annual “State of the City” today, an event sponsored by the Regional Chamber of Commerce. WFIR’s Bob Clark has a recap: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: After draping Lee, Jackson statues in black, Charlottesville will hold “Community recovery town hall”Next: Goodwill store plans big change Related Stories 1 min read Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Clark Palmer August 21, 2025 1 min read Local Colors and CommUnity Arts Reach host 4th Annual African Culture Celebration at Countryside Park Saturday Web Staff August 20, 2025 1 min read Bradley Free Clinic’s first-ever benefit concert comes with future funding in question Gene Marrano August 20, 2025