U.S. Senate campaign rhetoric heats up Gene Marrano August 6, 2014 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026