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 Tulips and more at the Virginia Flower Fest Denise Membreno March 24, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Marathon is back April 12 Gene Marrano March 24, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor says marginalized students need protection should the US Education Department be eliminated Clark Palmer March 24, 2025