Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday Gene Marrano June 5, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Va. official: CSX inspector found track defectNext: D-Day veterans converge on region for 70th anniversary observance Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025