McAuliffe: a few mistakes are worth the greater goal of restoring former felons’ rights Evan Jones August 23, 2016 1 min read Gov. Terry McAuliffe Governor McAuliffe says there be some mistakes along the way, but he is committed to restoring the rights of 200,000 former felons — in a way that meets a recent court order. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More details on the new Cregger Center at Roanoke CollegeNext: Roanoke police starting new neighborhood watch group Related Stories 1 min read VDH’s Dr. Cynthia Morrow urges flu, COVID vaccinations as “respiratory season” begins Web Staff October 20, 2025 1 min read A Celebration of Recovery fundraiser for a safe space where people grappling with substance abuse issues can drop in to get help Gene Marrano October 20, 2025 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025