Overdose number above average locally Gene Marrano August 31, 2022 1 min read This is “International Overdose Awareness Day,” which we first told you about yesterday. Now WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a follow up – and some grim numbers – from a local health district director: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Latest RC Poll on the Governor, Supreme Court, Ukraine etc.Next: Older Virginians might be missing out on eligible benefits Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025