Opioid crisis prompts Public Health Emergency Gene Marrano November 22, 2016 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Teachers at Hurt Park get Thanksgiving mealsNext: McDonnell in Lynchburg as supporters contribute to his legal defense fund Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
