McAuliffe signs funding for Research Institute expansion Gene Marrano May 6, 2016 1 min read With a stroke of the pen while in Roanoke, Governor McAuliffe authorized more than two-billion dollars in state capital improvement projects this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Strawberry Festival kicks off in downtown RoanokeNext: Photos: Roanoke Police seek help to identify burglary suspect Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025