2017 race for Va governor is likely to gain national attention Evan Jones November 28, 2016 1 minute read Next year’s race for Virginia governor may offer the Republican party its first real test in the Donald Trump presidential era that lies ahead. And it’s likely to gain national attention, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Vinton looking up says MayorNext: Yoga classes for men begin tomorrow at the Brambleton Center Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0
