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: 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 Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke Web Staff July 3, 2025