Sparks fly at Mayoral debate Gene Marrano October 23, 2020 1 minute read With less than two weeks before election day there were some sparks flying at yesterday’s Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Forum as incumbent Mayor Sherman Lea traded jabs with former longtime Mayor David Bowers. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: William & Mary reverses course on some sports cutbacksNext: 5th District Democrat promises to put people over party if elected Related Stories Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026
