8th District Delegate candidate sees hope for Democrat pickup in November Gene Marrano August 22, 2018 1 min read Carter Turner/FB photo It’s long been a Republican stronghold but now the 8th District House of Delegates seat is open and the Democratic challenger says there is cause for optimism as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hunters for the Hungry prepares to for another deer seasonNext: ‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says Related Stories 1 min read Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano August 14, 2025 2 min read AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school Ian Price August 14, 2025 1 min read Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today Gene Marrano August 14, 2025