Local coalition warns about concerning new drug additive Emma Thomas May 9, 2023 1 minute read With Roanoke City having the nation’s second highest non-fatal overdose rate, RAYSAC is spreading awareness of a new drug additive on the streets. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ironman to pause Roanoke event after June raceNext: Poetry In Motion: accessible art for the deaf and hard of hearing 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