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: 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 2 min read Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone Ian Price April 2, 2025 1 min read Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit Denise Membreno April 2, 2025 1 min read Incident Management teams train at the Lake – including a FDNY squad Gene Marrano April 2, 2025