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 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0