Northam: Too soon to consider re-opening closed businesses Evan Jones April 17, 2020 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Northam says the number of COVID-19 cases is still increasing each day in Virginia, so the state is not yet at or near the point where he can consider taking any initial steps to re-open those business he has ordered closed: About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County Superintendent on plans for on-line graduationNext: Roanoke County to lay off 287 part-time employees Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025