Local author shines light on first responders’ mental health Emma Thomas August 24, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Cover, from author David B. Pope’s Facebook page Author David B. Pope is using his memoir to shine a light on first responders mental health. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke ranks low in nationwide real estate market comparisonNext: Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross brings on sponsor with local ties Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026