Governor Northam takes victory lap after both state chambers turn blue Gene Marrano November 6, 2019 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Roughly nine months after almost having to go underground because of the “Blackface” scandal, Governor Ralph Northam is taking a victory lap in the wake of the Democrat’s wins across the state. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Villa Heights Rec Center is reborn as a non-profit hubNext: Dawgs head coach on team’s slow start and new players joining team Related Stories 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke Web Staff July 3, 2025