Governor McAuliffe addresses Virginia Tech graduates Gene Marrano May 16, 2014 1 minute read Take chances…don’t be afraid to fail …that was Governor Terry McAuliffe’s message to Virginia Tech graduates this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: F.R.E.E. receives “best practices” awardNext: 4 gang members charged with Va. officer’s slaying Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026