International Overdose Awareness Day event in Vinton tomorrow Gene Marrano August 30, 2022 1 min read It could be a grim reminder of the toll opioid addiction and overdose fatalities have played in Southwest Virginia – or a call to action. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on “International Overdose Awareness Day” tomorrow: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Tech announces new residential well being initiativeNext: Bedford County pursuit ends without incident 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