Lea says city is working to lift all boats Gene Marrano May 16, 2017 1 minute read The city says it is taking steps to make sure more residents are prospering – WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more from Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea on that issue: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia mayor takes on online trolls after monument protestNext: DMV prepares to issue new licenses you’ll need to board domestic flights as of 2020 Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0