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: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County Superintendent on plans for on-line graduationNext: Roanoke County to lay off 287 part-time employees Related Stories 3 min read Commanders’ throwback uniforms fuel debate over name, stadium future Ian Price July 14, 2025 1 min read A changing of the guard at Southwest Virginia Ballet Gene Marrano July 14, 2025 1 min read Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025