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 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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 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:
