McAuliffe gets ready to pass the torch Gene Marrano January 4, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Local delegate says both parties will have to talkNext: Roanoke-based company is expanding, promising 115 new jobs Related Stories 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025