Sherman Lea Sr. poised to become next Mayor of Roanoke Gene Marrano February 16, 2016 1 min read Democrats chose candidates for Mayor and Roanoke City Council on Saturday. Now its on to the May 3rd general election – Mayoral candidate and current City Council member Sherman Lea Sr has no opposition so far. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Summit designed for young professionals returnsNext: Charter school constitutional amendment fails in Senate Related Stories 1 min read RSO Under the Stars, more Sylvia, Opera Roanoke – and History is Served Gene Marrano September 10, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross is back this weekend Gene Marrano September 9, 2025 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025