Roanoke City mayor takes issue with political ad Web Staff November 2, 2023 1 minute read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea took a stand for his City today. Lea addressed reporters to take issue with a political ad he feels attacks the City’s record. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Days Inn is now The Heights, offering 1-bedroom apartmentsNext: AG Miyares pushes back against anti-Israel protests Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026