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 Author's 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 Healthy Hearts Initiative encourages local residents take better care of themselves Gene Marrano July 31, 2025 1 min read Danville City Councill member set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder AP July 31, 2025 3 min read Norwich Recreation Center reopens with new mission to curb youth violence Gene Marrano July 30, 2025