This is the day Virginians will finally select a U.S. Senator Gene Marrano November 4, 2014 1 min read Incumbent Democrat Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie spent part of their last full day of campaigning for Warner’s U.S. Senate seat in Roanoke yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Yes, they can; Roanoke Valley employer will make up to five million cans a dayNext: Mersen USA to expand in Salem, adding 50 new jobs Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025