Another Community Conversation on opioid crisis Gene Marrano October 2, 2017 1 minute read (AP photo) Its a subject of concern and the problem is not going away – more on another “Community Conversation” this Wednesday about the opioid and heroin epidemic from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sheriffs group: McAuliffe canceled meeting over endorsementsNext: Bedford orchard sees apples ripen early, hit the ground and lose value Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026