Governor active in response to tragedy despite scandal Ian Price June 3, 2019 1 minute read While he had been staying out of the public eye, Governor Ralph Northam reportedly took a very active role this weekend responding to the tragic Virginia Beach Municipal Building shooting. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Employee who survived Virginia Beach shooting was face-to-face with gunmanNext: City Council hears about the “State of the Outdoors” Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026