Candidates discuss Roanoke’s future at forum

Earlier today, Mayor Sherman Lea addressed the city of Roanoke. Below is the full livestream.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea is one of the 119 delegates representing Virginia at the DNC who said he supports Harris.

Many lawmakers have called on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. However, what would happen if he drops out?

Until next July, city council members will still be paid $23,000, and the mayor makes $25,000.

With City Manager Bob Cowell resigning, it leaves a lot of questions about what comes next.

City Manager Bob Cowell is just one of several city leaders leaving their positions.

10 News is following up on the resignation of Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell.

Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell announced his resignation Monday night.

Roanoke’s sister city from Wonju, South Korea, is paying the Star City a visit.

A new task force is making a difference in the Roanoke Valley and keeping dangerous drugs off the street, including fentanyl.

Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers is throwing his hat in the ring for the Star City’s top public office.

10 News spoke with parents and Mayor Sherman Lea about the threats made against Roanoke City Public Schools.

Funding concerns prompted an audit of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission in 2023.

10 News is working for you to highlight some of the biggest decisions and hurdles Mayor Lea has had to face during his 20-year tenure working for the city.

10 News sat down with Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea about the highs and lows of his nearly 20-year career on city council.

After serving the City of Roanoke for nearly 20 years, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea has announced that he won’t be seeking re-election in the upcoming election.

Roanoke City leaders say the "What's Good, Roanoke?" campaign is a part of their holistic approach to gun violence.

Dr Pepper Day took over Downtown Roanoke Tuesday.

The Roanoke community is invited to attend a meet-and-greet with Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Booth is in the running for Roanoke's new police chief.

Danville's police chief, Scott Booth is the finalist for the chief position in Roanoke.

After an arrest was made in a Williamson Road shooting that injured three, the recent incident is sparking conversation among city leaders.

Affordable housing in Roanoke was one of the main topics at Thursday’s State of the City address.

Roanoke City Public Schools is celebrating the upcoming school year with its annual convocation.

Mayor Lea wants parents to know where their children are, after a shooting left one teen dead and another injured Saturday.

Roanoke City leaders want the community to engage in the search for the next Chief of Police.

Roanoke has seen 21 homicides this year, 17 of them gun related.

Roanoke City Leaders came together for a press conference Monday afternoon to address the recent string of shootings.

A new one-mile stretch of the Roanoke Greenway is now open to the public.

The City of Roanoke is looking at ways to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood.

City leaders held a press conference Monday to address the recent string of gun violence plaguing the city.

The Roanoke Police Department is addressing recent gun violence in the Star City during a press conference on Monday evening.

Roanoke city leaders are honoring the life of a prominent civil rights activist.

Roanoke City Council voted to amend the city’s youth curfew ordinance on Monday.

Monday's Roanoke city council meeting addressed a rise in youth instances involving guns, and how to fix the problem.

Roanoke City council has talked about expanding the youth curfew for months, and reexamined it during Monday's meeting.

The late Estelle McCadden is known for her life's work of making neighborhoods a safer and healthier place.

City councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds is calling on city manager Bob Cowell to do more to address gun violence.

10 News spoke with the Mayor and a Roanoke native, both working to prevent gun violence in the Star City. They both say more needs to be done.

Less than an hour after the conclusion of a Gun-Violence Workshop, three people were shot in the Hurt Park area of SW Roanoke.

Over 20 Roanoke city youth participated in the first of it's kind talent show.

In an effort to curb gun violence among teenagers, Roanoke's Mayor wants to adjust the city's curfew. But not everyone is on board with the proposed approach.

Roanoke's mayor is looking to expand the city's youth curfew — and we want to hear what you have to say.

A public hearing was held for the proposed curfew in Roanoke City on Tuesday night.

Patrick Henry boys basketball team hope to bring home a state title for the first-time in over 30 years.

Cleanup continues after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio. Meanwhile, Roanoke officials are preparing in the event something like this happens in the Star City.

Attorney General Jason Miyares released a 69-page report investigating what he called a “parole-granting frenzy” during the pandemic.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved the new complex which will be built off of Orange Avenue.

The theme of this year's luncheon was 'The Struggle Continues for Justice'.

One of the top priorities for Roanoke city council in 2023 is going to be addressing and combatting gun violence in the city.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea says he wants to speak with City Council about possibly enforcing a curfew for young people.

Thursday afternoon, city council members received an update on Roanoke’s gun violence prevention framework.

115 year old Fire Station is set to be the new home of three local businesses in Downtown Roanoke

Roanoke City Council member and Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Commission Joe Cobb is encouraging people to reach out for help following this weekend's deadly shooting.

Mayor Sherman Lea and other city council members were there to honor those who have become United States citizens in the last year.

The Days Inn by Wyndham on Orange Avenue will be closing sometime during the week of Sept. 19.

A teenager’s death over the weekend and other recent shootings have Roanoke city leaders re-evaluating what’s working and what’s not in their efforts to combat gun violence.

Several organizations have received $550K from The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate gun violence in Roanoke.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave an update on the city's recent successes and challenges during Thursday's State of the City Address.

The parking garage will feature 600 spaces, available for both Carilion patients and staff as well as the public.

Jabari Blake recently transferred to Virginia State while younger brother Jahee is set to take his talents to Tennessee State.

25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.

25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.

"I enjoy athletics. Athletics have been good to me. It allowed me to go to college."

Summer basketball league gives Roanoke youth a positive focus.

A much-anticipated train rolled into Downtown Roanoke from Washington D.C. on Monday and was greeted by city leaders and residents – The arrival marked a new chapter of transportation to and from Roanoke.

Wednesday marked an exciting day for WSLS, Habitat for Humanity and community sponsors as the 8th "Home for Good" project officially got underway.

The central walkway plaza shows moments in history that highlight the Gainsboro neighborhood that was a hub for African American businesses and culture.

WSLS followed up on Monday’s heated exchange between Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilmember Stephanie Moon Reynolds.

Roanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea and councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds got into a heated exchange over the city's proposed budget.

The Liberty Trust Hotel in Downtown Roanoke held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting Tuesday.

Roanoke City Council got an update on efforts to reduce gun violence in the city during their afternoon session Monday.

Roanoke City Council held a public meeting to hear many concerns and frustrations you all shared: the increase in personal property taxes.

Ukrainians who attended the ceremony said it means a lot to see their country’s flag flying in Roanoke.

The Roanoke City Council has announced its top applicants for the current vacancy on the council.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a new way to help Virginians with the supply chain issues that have plagued the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago.

Roanoke’s City Council is showing their support for Roanoke's sister cities. Monday, council passed a resolution supporting the partnership of the seven sister cities tied to the Star City.

Every two years, the City of Roanoke looks to get feedback from its residents using a citizen survey. Some of the biggest concerns voiced in 2021's survey were crime, housing and downtown parking.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea isn’t looking to end the Star City’s relationship with its sister city of Pskov, Russia anytime soon.

During Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting, members spent hours analyzing the results of a recent survey done on violence and gangs.

Sheriff Hank Partin has been in law enforcement for decades, and now he will take that experience to the state capitol as part of the newly selected parole board by Governor Youngkin.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea is resigning from the Virginia Parole Board after eight years of service.

A request to rezone property along Brandon Avenue to build 54 apartments and 15 townhomes was rejected by Roanoke City Council Monday night with a 4-3 vote.

Roanoke City Council members are speaking out after Robert Jeffrey Jr. was asked to step down from his seat on council but refused.

Roanoke leaders gathered Tuesday evening to announce new measures the city is taking to curb its gun violence problem.

Roanoke leaders gathered Tuesday evening to announce new measures the city is taking to curb its gun violence problem.

Leaders in the city of Roanoke addressed the rising gun violence being seen in the Star City on Tuesday evening.

Communities across the country, and right here in our area gathered for National Night Out on Tuesday.

Tax dollars will now be put to work to combat the rising gun violence in Roanoke.

The Miss Virginia competition is back in Roanoke after a four year long hiatus. Bringing with it, Miss America, former Miss Virginia and Virginia Tech graduate, Camile Schrier.

Thursday marked the opening night of an annual summer program meant to teach young people skills both on and off the basketball court.

The murder of George Floyd sparked a year worth of conversations regarding police reform in the United States.

After a weekend of gun violence in the Star City, local leaders are calling on the community to come forward with information which could help lead to an arrest.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea feels the community needs to step up to the plate and be accountable following two shootings earlier this week.

Roanoke City Council still plans to implement a plastic bag tax but said they need to figure a few things out. Earlier this week, the council postponed a vote until May amid concerns that the tax would disproportionately affect low-income residents.

Republican State Senator Steve Newman is expressing frustration over the Virginia Parole Board. In a post on Facebook Wednesday, Newman talks about a previously leaked email chain that allegedly shows a conversation between the former parole board chairwoman and a board employee. This week, Jennifer Moschetti, a state investigator working on the probe into the parole board was fired. For privacy reasons, OSIG cannot comment on personnel matters and investigations.”10 News also reached out to Roanoke City Mayor Sherman Lea, who serves on the parole board. He said the Code of Virginia prohibits him from talking about matters related to parole.

ROANOKE, Va. – Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Roanoke Saturday night to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea believes their decision may set the city back in its battle against COVID-19. “We do not want another spread that could affect me, you and others if we have a spread in this city again,” Lea said. Lea said while Roanoke’s COVID-19 vaccination rates are improving, they are not high enough in his opinion for gatherings as large as of Saturday night’s festivities. He says he will look to enforce COVID-19 capacity guidelines more harshly in the city after the celebrations. What we want to do is save lives.”Lea said restaurants are liable to face punishment if they violated capacity guidelines on Saturday.

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke is relying on international connections to help Latinos locally during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the biggest issues Latinos face when trying to get vaccinated is asking themselves where should they go. Country consuls will be able to target specific zip codes in the Roanoke area and reach out to their clients to help explain vaccination information to Latino families. “I do want people to know you don’t need to have a driver’s license,” Bradbury said. “You don’t need to give your papers.