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: 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 Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025