Roanoke councilman predicts neon sign resurgence downtown Ian Price January 31, 2018 1 minute read The biggest ones are historical signs of Roanoke’s past, but one city leader thinks we’ll see more neon signs downtown. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Senate approves bill to deduct lottery winnings from poorNext: VBR Sports will take regional approach to attracting events Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026