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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026