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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026