Northam believes abolishing death penalty the moral thing to do Clark Palmer March 25, 2021 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Northam has signed legislation that makes Virginia the first southern state to eliminate the death penalty. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the story About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke City Manager discusses gun violence at all levelsNext: VDH releases latest coronavirus data from Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Envision Botetourt 2045, a 20 year comprehensive plan Denise Membreno October 16, 2025 1 min read Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Winterize you vehicle Denise Membreno October 15, 2025