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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026