Phase 1 of Virginia business reopening should start next week Gene Marrano May 5, 2020 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Barring an unforeseen circumstance Virginia’s retail economy will start its comeback with Phase 1 of a three-part approach next Friday. Details on Governor Northam’s announcement yesterday from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam plans to reopen many businesses late next weekNext: Griffith: U.S. must lessen dependence on foreign-made prescription drugs Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025