Settles will not run for Mayor in Roanoke Gene Marrano February 25, 2016 1 min read One day after announcing his intention to seek the Republican nomination to run for Roanoke City mayor, a spokesperson says real estate investor Kevin Settles has now withdrawn from the race. The city’s GOP was expected to caucus tonight. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Lessons learned from Firehouse primary says Dem party chairNext: Advocates hope McAuliffe has change of heart on Tebow bill Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025