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 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026