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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025