Kaine, Stewart battle to perceived standoff in Hot Springs Gene Marrano July 23, 2018 1 minute read The first debate Saturday in the US Senate campaign between the two major party candidates went about as expected, with both candidates firing shots across the bow. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine, Stewart trade barbs at first debateNext: Gathright Dam to run pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026