Northam extends non-essential business closure date; leaves stay-at-home as is Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 2 min read Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia Governor’s Race, New Poll Finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025