Lonely Drop Box Project gets boost from students Gene Marrano February 7, 2018 1 minute read There are few places where valley residents can dispose of unused prescription drugs – whether they are opioids or not. Another one will be available soon via the “Lonely Drop-Box Project.”. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke is “age friendly” says AARPNext: Warner urges eligible vets to apply for disability severance pay Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026