Northam extends non-essential business closure date; leaves stay-at-home as is Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam One order restricting Virginians as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 is changing its end date – but another isn’t for now. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dr Pepper Park and local craft brewers team up for Growlers to Go on SaturdayNext: Calls begin to be heard for Northam to let businesses re-open Related Stories 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0 1 minute read RAM House capital campaign making progress; matching challenge grant underway Gene Marrano December 15, 2025 0 1 minute read Pulaski County Motorsports Park to reopen in 2026 Web Staff December 15, 2025 0