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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026