New campaign focused on suicide prevention Gene Marrano October 15, 2018 1 minute read Its called “Lock and Talk” – a three-pronged campaign that seeks to promote wellness – and prevent suicide. A local suicide prevention council will champion the program. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Car-truck fatal accident victim identifiedNext: Local social media site takes on Facebook, promises open speech Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026