Governor remains optimistic about budget deal Gene Marrano May 9, 2018 1 min read The General Assembly and Governor Northam have yet to come to a meeting of the minds with the new July 1st fiscal year looming. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Victim is now identified in fatal Salem shootingNext: Scott Robertson golf tourney attracts top young amateurs Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025