Local ex-offender applauds Governor’s executive action Gene Marrano April 27, 2016 1 minute read Shawn Hunter Republican leaders in the General Assembly aren’t pleased with Governor McAuliffe’s executive action restoring the voting rights for ex-felons, but one local man who went through the process is. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Drug take-back event happening this weekendNext: City Market Building hires new director Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0