McAuliffe gets ready to pass the torch Gene Marrano January 4, 2018 1 minute read Gov. Terry McAuliffe Governor Terry McAuliffe is preparing to pass the torch to fellow Democrat Ralph Northam a week from Saturday. This morning he looked back – and ahead, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Local delegate says both parties will have to talkNext: Roanoke-based company is expanding, promising 115 new jobs Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0