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 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026 Roanoke City Council recap: Housing stalemate, gunshot sensor rollback top busy session Ian Price July 8, 2026
