State of the City address delivered by this morning by Mayor Lea Gene Marrano August 29, 2019 1 min read This morning Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave his state of the city address at a Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast – where economic development was at the top of the list. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies, Flames debut this weekendNext: UPDATE: Accident cleared on 81 Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs reveal new logos, uniforms for their 10th season Gene Marrano July 9, 2025 1 min read “Munters 2” breaks ground in Botetourt Gene Marrano July 9, 2025 1 min read CommUNITY pastor steps away – almost 40 years after serious head injury Gene Marrano July 9, 2025