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 Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025