Mayor Lea holding “Solidarity Walk” with Council members Gene Marrano May 22, 2017 1 minute read Sherman Lea A unique City Council meeting will convene later this week in northwest Roanoke – in the name of solidarity. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bedrosian assails county’s debt loadNext: Pharmaceutical company to expand in Virginia Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026