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 Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025
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:
