O’Rourke: Drug companies must be held responsible for role in opioid crisis Clark Palmer September 4, 2019 1 minute read A Democratic Presidential hopeful says if elected President in 2020 they would hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for overdose deaths. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Western opens free co-op pantry for students who are “food insecure”Next: Area police warn of on-line romance scam Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026