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: 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 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 3 min read Election 2025: How the Roanoke Valley voted Ian Price November 4, 2025 2 min read Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race Ian Price November 4, 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:
