Webb announces exploratory campaign for President Gene Marrano November 20, 2014 1 minute read Former VirginiaU.S. Sen. Jim Webb Jim Webb … for president? The former one-term U.S. Senator announced on-line today that he is launching an exploratory committee. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Comedian Kathleen Madigan is coming to RoanokeNext: Growers prepping trees for holiday season Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026