Mayor Lea reflects on Roanoke’s tight race between Bowers, Cobb Ian Price November 18, 2024 1 min read David Bowers, a former mayor of Roanoke, narrowly lost to Joe Cobb in the city’s most recent mayoral election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from Roanoke’s outgoing mayor. Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers Share: Continue Reading Previous: 9 out of 10 Virginians qualify for financial assistance at state insurance marketplaceNext: Miyares will not run for GOP governor nomination; will seek second AG term Related Stories 1 min read Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns Denise Membreno January 17, 2025 1 min read The health benefits of Dry January Denise Membreno January 17, 2025 1 min read Jeff Center won’t become a city high school; looks elsewhere for infrastructure funding Gene Marrano January 16, 2025
