Local ex-offender applauds Governor’s executive action Gene Marrano April 27, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Drug take-back event happening this weekendNext: City Market Building hires new director Related Stories 1 min read Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke author to present new Vietnam War book at The BiblioPub tomorrow Web Staff August 21, 2025 1 min read Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Clark Palmer August 21, 2025