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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026