Look for non-essential business shutdown date extension tomorrow Gene Marrano April 14, 2020 1 min read Don’t plan on getting a haircut anytime soon – businesses deemed non-essential are closed now through April 23. But Governor Northam said yesterday that date will likely be extended in to May. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Veterans Benefits Administration regional office keeps operating from homesNext: Liberty athletic facility upgrades proceeding Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025