Governor salutes The Guard, teachers and nurses Gene Marrano May 7, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam While those wanting to reopen the economy NOW protested by honking car horns in the streets outside the state capitol – Governor Northam gave an update on Virginia’s recovery from COVID-19 inside. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on yesterday’s briefing: Share: Post navigation Previous: State increases nursing home COVID testing with help from National GuardNext: Virginia Tech working on antibody testing Related Stories Salem Museum presents symposium on the Native American tribe that once lived where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands Gene Marrano February 26, 2026 0 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0