Northam talks rural economic development plan Gene Marrano July 19, 2017 1 minute read Ralph Northam The Democratic candidate for Governor wants to pump 15 million dollars in to programs at the UVA-Wise campus. Ralph Northam talked to WFIR’s Gene Marrano today about his “Rural Economic Policy Plan”: Share: Post navigation Previous: ISIS losing ground in Middle East, status update todayNext: Festival of New Works returns this weekend Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0