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: 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 3 min read Commanders’ throwback uniforms fuel debate over name, stadium future Ian Price July 14, 2025 1 min read A changing of the guard at Southwest Virginia Ballet Gene Marrano July 14, 2025 1 min read Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025