Northam extends non-essential business closure date; leaves stay-at-home as is Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam One order restricting Virginians as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 is changing its end date – but another isn’t for now. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dr Pepper Park and local craft brewers team up for Growlers to Go on SaturdayNext: Calls begin to be heard for Northam to let businesses re-open Related Stories RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0