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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025