Grant will help hire Peer Recovery Specialists Gene Marrano August 10, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: First look at Roanoke’s 2022 GO FestNext: Joe Goodpies sudden closure leaves employees stunned and worried Related Stories 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 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025