Opioid crisis prompts Public Health Emergency Gene Marrano November 22, 2016 1 min read The timing was deliberate as far-flung families in many cases gather for the Thanksgiving holiday – the opioid addiction crisis in Virginia needs more attention. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Teachers at Hurt Park get Thanksgiving mealsNext: McDonnell in Lynchburg as supporters contribute to his legal defense fund Related Stories 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed Web Staff August 21, 2025 1 min read Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker Gene Marrano August 21, 2025