Warner talks about shutdown during swing through Salem Gene Marrano February 22, 2019 1 minute read Sen. Mark Warner On a tour of southwestern, central and Southside Virginia Democratic US Senator Mark Warner talked about economic development and “food deserts,” but the recent partial government shutdown was also on his mind. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Expert: Jussie Smollett case demonstrates false report dangersNext: Tech, UVA get baseball season underway Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0