Navy veteran to challenge Ben Cline for GOP nomination Clark Palmer April 1, 2022 1 minute read (From Merritt Hale for Congress Facebook) A Navy veteran has announced his intention to challenge US Congressman Ben Cline for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 6th District. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: House fire causes partial closure of Bent Mountain RoadNext: Improvements coming soon to MM Zoo wolf, bear exhibits Related Stories Multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke overcomes legal challenge Gene Marrano June 4, 2026 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026