Monument Avenue’s largest Confederate statue comes down Ian Price September 8, 2021 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Governor Northam weighs in on removal of Lee MonumentNext: Non-fatal shooting in SE Roanoke last night Related Stories 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Adam Murphy formally launches campaign for 9th District Congressional seat Clark Palmer January 13, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0
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:
