Mayor shines light on opioid crisis in Alleghany Highlands Ian Price October 15, 2019 1 min read The Mayor of Covington revealed some statistics that concern him at a press conference yesterday in Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA and VMI have the same number of football wins so far this season.Next: VT Researcher: Vaping ban could cause some to revert to tobacco products Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025