Mayor Lea addresses Roanoke’s gun violence in speech Emma Thomas August 26, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: One district deemed more equitable than rest of Roanoke Valley schoolsNext: Update: Virginia State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Blacksburg Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0
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:
