Grant will help fund addiction research at FBRI Gene Marrano October 31, 2023 1 min read Warren Bickel G Marrano photo Exploring better ways to help people recover from a substance abuse disorder – permanently – is going on at the Virginia Tech Carilion campus, where a new grant will help fund that research. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke police chief sworn in, promising he can reduce city crimeNext: RSO Masterworks season debut and a “Swoon” street celebration kickoff Related Stories 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 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025