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 Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026