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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026