This is the day Virginians will finally select a U.S. Senator Gene Marrano November 4, 2014 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026