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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026
