State of the City is “good” says Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 23, 2018 1 minute read The State of Roanoke City is “good.” That was the word this morning from Mayor Sherman Lea and several others at the annual Regional Chamber breakfast. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all storesNext: Two more local teams gear up for high school football season Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026