Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget Gene Marrano March 24, 2014 1 min read Unless state lawmakers de-couple the health care expansion issue from the budget, this week’s General Assembly special session could be a trying one. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to several Roanoke area legislators: Share: Post navigation Previous: US 220 re-opens, but another closure is expected this afternoonNext: Bedford man charged with Friday fatal hit and run accident Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0