Navy veteran to challenge Ben Cline for GOP nomination Clark Palmer April 1, 2022 1 minute read (From Merritt Hale for Congress Facebook) A Navy veteran has announced his intention to challenge US Congressman Ben Cline for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 6th District. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: House fire causes partial closure of Bent Mountain RoadNext: Improvements coming soon to MM Zoo wolf, bear exhibits Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0