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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0