Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 min read There will be no incumbent in the State Senate race for the 19th District with Republican Ralph Smith bowing out … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke yesterday with the Democratic contender for that seat about the campaign: Share: Continue Reading Previous: New United Way President meets supporters in RoanokeNext: Survey of GW National Forest for pipeline wins US OK Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke at a “tipping point;” non-profit CEO asks the public to step up Gene Marrano June 9, 2025 1 min read Actors from The Outsiders set to appear at the Grandin Theatre Denise Membreno June 9, 2025 1 min read GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025