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the Republican nomination to run for Roanoke City mayor, a spokesperson says real estate investor Kevin Settles has now withdrawn from the race.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 The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025 1 min read Rolling the dice in the Star City: Delegate Rasoul questions casino proposal at Berglund Center Web Staff October 17, 2025