Mayor Lea addresses Roanoke’s gun violence in speech Emma Thomas August 26, 2022 1 min read Mayor Sherman Lea’s State of the City address highlighted gun violence as one of the most serious problems facing the Valley. He says that it isn’t solely a law enforcement issue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, with more: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: One district deemed more equitable than rest of Roanoke Valley schoolsNext: Update: Virginia State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Blacksburg Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025
Mayor Sherman Lea’s State of the City address highlighted gun violence as one of the most serious problems facing the Valley. He says that it isn’t solely a law enforcement issue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, with more:
