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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New United Way President meets supporters in RoanokeNext: Survey of GW National Forest for pipeline wins US OK Related Stories 2 min read Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says AP September 10, 2025 1 min read Bringing Death Back into Life Denise Membreno September 10, 2025 1 min read Workout Anytime Lynchburg to hold 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb Clark Palmer September 10, 2025