State GOP settles on traditional convention to pick statewide nominees Clark Palmer February 24, 2021 1 minute read The Republican Party of Virginia has opted to choose statewide candidates during a convention this Spring, despite criticism from within the caucus. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia lawmakers vote to remove Harry Byrd Sr. statueNext: Need more reasons to avoid the DMV office? Here you go Related Stories Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0