Roanoke is one of only a handful of cities across that country that has reaffirmed its Sister City ties with a Russian city.
Sister City
For 30 years, Roanoke has had a Sister City in Russia
Now Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants that relationship to end. Some on Roanoke City Council aren’t keen on that.
Does Youngkin want Roanoke to take down a sculpture?
The governor called on Norfolk and Roanoke to end their “sister city” relationships with Russian cities. Here’s the problem with that.

