Local author shines light on first responders’ mental health Emma Thomas August 24, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Cover, from author David B. Pope’s Facebook page Author David B. Pope is using his memoir to shine a light on first responders mental health. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke ranks low in nationwide real estate market comparisonNext: Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross brings on sponsor with local ties Related Stories 1 minute read Friends of Mountain View detail master plan for Historic Fishburn Mansion Denise Membreno December 29, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0