Mayor addresses incentives for turning in guns – and for tips Gene Marrano August 16, 2021 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Time to get to work on redistricting with census numbers inNext: Roanoke motorcyclist dies in crash on Blue Ridge Parkway Related Stories 1 min read Meals tax will rise in Roanoke City – but sunsets in two years Gene Marrano May 12, 2025 2 min read UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Southeast Roanoke Shooting Ian Price May 12, 2025 2 min read Utility pole project to close lanes and detour traffic near Brandon and Franklin Ian Price May 12, 2025