Webb announces exploratory campaign for President Gene Marrano November 20, 2014 1 minute read Former VirginiaU.S. Sen. Jim Webb Jim Webb … for president? The former one-term U.S. Senator announced on-line today that he is launching an exploratory committee. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Comedian Kathleen Madigan is coming to RoanokeNext: Growers prepping trees for holiday season Related Stories New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026