Northam talks rural economic development plan Gene Marrano July 19, 2017 1 min read Ralph Northam The Democratic candidate for Governor wants to pump 15 million dollars in to programs at the UVA-Wise campus. Ralph Northam talked to WFIR’s Gene Marrano today about his “Rural Economic Policy Plan”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: ISIS losing ground in Middle East, status update todayNext: Festival of New Works returns this weekend Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025