Northam: money for I-81 fix “won’t fall out of the sky” Gene Marrano January 9, 2019 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Ralph Northam’s State of the Commonwealth Address will touch on a variety of topics tonight. What to do about Interstate 81 and how to pay for it is of great interest locally. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VA Senators call for shutdown to end ahead of President’s addressNext: High school senior dies after shooting self in the head Related Stories Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026