Overdose number above average locally Gene Marrano August 31, 2022 1 minute read This is “International Overdose Awareness Day,” which we first told you about yesterday. Now WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a follow up – and some grim numbers – from a local health district director: Share: Post navigation Previous: Latest RC Poll on the Governor, Supreme Court, Ukraine etc.Next: Older Virginians might be missing out on eligible benefits Related Stories Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026 Roanoke City Police investigating multi-vehicle crash that injured two people Clark Palmer May 25, 2026