U.S. Senate campaign rhetoric heats up Gene Marrano August 6, 2014 1 min read Ed Gillespie Sen. Mark Warner Republican U.S. Senate challenger Ed Gillespie has questioned incumbent Democrat’s Mark Warner’s use of charter air travel … and the incumbent’s willingness to debate… and the Senator has returned that volley. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Don’t call it a “meal plan” at Virginia Tech — it’s a “dining plan”Next: Body of missing NC man recovered from river in Va. Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025