Mayor’s Summit focused on business this Wednesday Gene Marrano May 22, 2017 1 min read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea has long said he wants more residents to share in the city’s resurgence – he plans to show some how with a “Mayors Summit” on Wednesday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: More than 1,600 Virginia supermarket employees losing jobsNext: Work begins to take Botetourt County tourism promotion to next level Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025
