Northam Chief of Staff: solving COVID-19 crisis key step in helping VA businesses recover Clark Palmer March 28, 2020 1 minute read Officials in Governor Northam’s administration say while a Congressional stimulus package will help the economy recover, solving the COVID-19 pandemic could provide even more relief to Virginia businesses. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam: Virginia is short on PPE’s, coronavirus test kitsNext: Roanoke City Council Democratic hopeful leaves race to run independent Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026