Edwards seeks return to state senate in 21st district Gene Marrano October 27, 2015 1 min read 20-year State Senator John Edwards is seeking a 6th term next week – but Republican Nancy Dye and independent Don Caldwell would like to retire the veteran Democrat. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Click below for more from John Edwards: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: ACLU: Virginia needs uniform policy on police body camerasNext: Two in custody suspected of larcenies in several counties Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025