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 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025