2017 race for Va governor is likely to gain national attention Evan Jones November 28, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Vinton looking up says MayorNext: Yoga classes for men begin tomorrow at the Brambleton Center Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025