Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday Gene Marrano June 5, 2014 1 minute read Photo credit: rpv.org The state Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday … choosing a candidate to run against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. official: CSX inspector found track defectNext: D-Day veterans converge on region for 70th anniversary observance Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0