Warner: raising debt ceiling avoids big financial problems Gene Marrano October 8, 2021 1 minute read Sen. Mark Warner US Senate yesterday voted to raise the debt ceiling, at least until December, so that the US can continue to pay its bills. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New statewide polls show tightening race for governorNext: Brew at the Zoo returns tomorrow night Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0