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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026