Dopesick author has other irons in the fire Gene Marrano October 18, 2021 1 min read A Roanoke author’s chronicle of the opioid crisis – with its roots in southwestern Virginia – are now available to stream, with the first three episodes of the 8-part Hulu miniseries available. WFIR’s Gene Marrano asked the author about what’s next: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Chicken Salad Chick cuts the ribbon tomorrow at TanglewoodNext: Virginians encouraged to learn CPR for World Restart a Heart day Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025