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 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026