Sherman Lea Sr. poised to become next Mayor of Roanoke Gene Marrano February 16, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Summit designed for young professionals returnsNext: Charter school constitutional amendment fails in Senate Related Stories 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0