Northam talks rural economic development plan Gene Marrano July 19, 2017 1 minute 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”: Share: Post navigation Previous: ISIS losing ground in Middle East, status update todayNext: Festival of New Works returns this weekend Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0