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 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0