This is the day Virginians will finally select a U.S. Senator Gene Marrano November 4, 2014 1 min read Incumbent Democrat Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie spent part of their last full day of campaigning for Warner’s U.S. Senate seat in Roanoke yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Yes, they can; Roanoke Valley employer will make up to five million cans a dayNext: Mersen USA to expand in Salem, adding 50 new jobs Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025