Former VA Congresswoman wants GOP to reject extremist views Clark Palmer May 25, 2021 1 minute read A former GOP Congresswoman from Northern Virginia is calling on the party to return to its founding principles and reject extremism. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Shot fired during domestic disturbance call in Roanoke CountyNext: Franklin County Sheriffs Office resumes concealed carry courses. Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026