Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 minute read There will be no incumbent in the State Senate race for the 19th District with Republican Ralph Smith bowing out … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke yesterday with the Democratic contender for that seat about the campaign: Share: Post navigation Previous: New United Way President meets supporters in RoanokeNext: Survey of GW National Forest for pipeline wins US OK Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0
