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 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0 General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0