Governor Ralph Northam is lifting capacity and social distancing rules two weeks earlier than planned. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:16 PM EDT May 14, 2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Governor Ralph Northam’s revised executive order comes just in time for the official start of summer in Virginia Beach: Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a boost Mayor Bobby Dyer and many business owners across the city said is desperately needed, after they struggled last season. “We are ready, and I think our customers are,” said Black Angus owner Chris Savvides. Northam is lifting capacity and social distancing rules two weeks earlier than planned. It’s a welcomed head start for Savvides.