Kaine, Stewart battle to perceived standoff in Hot Springs Gene Marrano July 23, 2018 1 minute read The first debate Saturday in the US Senate campaign between the two major party candidates went about as expected, with both candidates firing shots across the bow. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine, Stewart trade barbs at first debateNext: Gathright Dam to run pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026