Grant will help hire Peer Recovery Specialists Gene Marrano August 10, 2022 1 minute read A coalition of various community stakeholders has been awarded a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration – looking to bolster the Roanoke Valley Collective Response. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: First look at Roanoke’s 2022 GO FestNext: Joe Goodpies sudden closure leaves employees stunned and worried Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026