Sherman Lea on running for second term as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano October 30, 2020 1 min read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. As election day approaches, Roanoke’s incumbent Mayor discusses why he deserves a 2nd term. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Click below to hear the full length interview with Sherman Lea Sr. from this morning: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Shots fired into car on I-81, woman injuredNext: Police Offer Reminders About Parking Near McAfee Knob Related Stories 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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025