Nancy Dye will challenge Edwards for State Senate seat Gene Marrano March 16, 2015 1 minute read The 21st State Senate district that includes parts of the Roanoke Valley could be a high-profile race come election day in November as Republican hopeful Nancy Dye throws her hat in the ring … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke wants residents to speak up on city’s cellphone tower policiesNext: Breaking: Ralph Smith will not seek third term Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026