Local delegate Chris Head weighs in on General Assembly Gene Marrano January 10, 2017 1 minute read Del. Chris Head Local legislators are headed to Richmond for the 2017 General Assembly session that begins tomorrow – during an election year. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click below to hear an extended conversation with Del. Chris Head: Share: Post navigation Previous: Party in the Market returns this weekNext: Roanoke’s first Jersey Mike’s opens with a welcoming promotion Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026