O’Rourke: Drug companies must be held responsible for role in opioid crisis Clark Palmer September 4, 2019 1 min 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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 2 min read Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia Governor’s Race, New Poll Finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025