Ed Gillespie live on WFIR: opioid epidemic, health care, taxes Evan Jones July 12, 2017 1 minute read Ed Gillespie Republican candidate for Governor Ed Gillespie spoke live with WFIR this morning, addressing topics that included his proposal to combat Virginia’s opioid epidemic, health care and taxes and transportation funding. Here is the full interview: Share: Post navigation Previous: State police investigating man struck by van while riding lawn mowerNext: High temperatures can be dangerous for children, vehicles, and drivers Related Stories 1 minute read New Dallas Flights Put 200 Global Destinations One Stop From Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Signs that seller’s market for local home sales is ending Evan Jones December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Two teens injured during stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0