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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026