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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia native to be key part of AEW show in Roanoke Clark Palmer August 8, 2025 1 min read DRI releases annual report Denise Membreno August 8, 2025 1 min read Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! Denise Membreno August 7, 2025