Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: New United Way President meets supporters in RoanokeNext: Survey of GW National Forest for pipeline wins US OK Related Stories 1 min read Recount done; Joe Cobb is Roanoke’s next Mayor Gene Marrano December 20, 2024 1 min read Virginia U.S. Senator weighs in on The Supreme Court taking up the TikTok ban Denise Membreno December 20, 2024 1 min read Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments Gene Marrano December 19, 2024