Northam extends non-essential business closure date; leaves stay-at-home as is Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 min 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 min read Smithfield donates close to 38,000 pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0 1 min read Author gets scammed money back because of a crypto fraud rider on insurance policy – she didn’t know about Gene Marrano November 25, 2025 0 1 min read State Police Obtain Warrants for Missing Football Coach Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0