AG Miyares speaks with WFIR on addressing violent crime spike Gene Marrano July 7, 2023 1 minute read Jason Miyares While some are calling again for stricter gun control laws after the latest round of mass shootings, Virginia’s Attorney General says there are better ways to attack the problem. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-native returns to hometown to put on live showsNext: Jay Taliaferro to retire as Salem City Manager Related Stories Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Virginia Tech study finds pet dogs outperform humans in spotted lanternfly searches Ian Price June 10, 2026 Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026