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 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0