Phase 1 of Virginia business reopening should start next week Gene Marrano May 5, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam plans to reopen many businesses late next weekNext: Griffith: U.S. must lessen dependence on foreign-made prescription drugs Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0