Local United Way: need for mental health services comes to forefront Gene Marrano May 8, 2020 1 min read Abby Hamilton-United Way A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey reported that nearly half of the respondents said the Coronavirus was taking a toll on their mental health. That doesn’t surprise one local non-profit executive. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Unattended cooking cited for fatal overnight fire in RoanokeNext: Roanoke restaurant permanently closes, cites COVID-19 as reason Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025