Mayor addresses incentives for turning in guns – and for tips Gene Marrano August 16, 2021 1 minute read Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. (left) live in studio Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea discussed efforts by the city to address gun violence during a live interview here on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Click below to hear the complete in-studio interview: Share: Post navigation Previous: Time to get to work on redistricting with census numbers inNext: Roanoke motorcyclist dies in crash on Blue Ridge Parkway Related Stories Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026 How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape Denise Membreno April 22, 2026