Governor discusses budget shortfall as special session opens Gene Marrano August 18, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a budget that has a relatively wide range. From voting to police reform. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley sees slight uptick in number of new coronavirus casesNext: New books details four generations of Texas Tavern legacy Related Stories 1 minute read VDOT to hold another “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting on I-81 lane additions in the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Clark Palmer January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read This weekend Theatre that makes think at The Bear … the 1956 wreck of the 611 at VMT … and The Brothers Grimm youth show coming to Attic Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0