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 1 min read Forester shares outlook as Botetourt County wildfires move toward containment Web Staff November 10, 2025 1 min read New affordable housing coming to Roanoke Area Denise Membreno November 10, 2025 2 min read From Red Sox to RidgeYaks: Salem’s minor league team unveils new identity Ian Price November 8, 2025