Monument Avenue’s largest Confederate statue comes down Ian Price September 8, 2021 1 min read An enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been hoisted off the giant pedestal where it towered over Virginia’s capital city. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Governor Northam weighs in on removal of Lee MonumentNext: Non-fatal shooting in SE Roanoke last night Related Stories 1 min read GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025