Roanoke City Council candidates meet at forums Gene Marrano April 17, 2014 1 min read A lunchtime forum for Roanoke’s ten City Council candidates at the Sheraton Hotel today marks the third time they will get together this week. Three seats are being contested in the May 6th election. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Man pleads guilty to NRV Mall shootingsNext: VDOT dips into highway construction funds to help pay winter snow removal bill Related Stories 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025