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 1 minute read Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke City declares State of Emergency Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 2 minutes read VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0