Edwards seeks return to state senate in 21st district Gene Marrano October 27, 2015 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU: Virginia needs uniform policy on police body camerasNext: Two in custody suspected of larcenies in several counties Related Stories 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New Civil War monument honors black soldiers Denise Membreno January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New business association in Roanoke serves one of the city’s largest districts Denise Membreno January 15, 2026 0