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 Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0