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 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025