Overdose remains a priority despite downward trend says VDH Emma Thomas February 14, 2023 1 minute read A cross-country alliance could help solve a local health crisis. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the health department’s most recent bid to put a stop to fatal overdoses: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke’s planned wet/dry lab shared space gets major state fundingNext: Stolen Franklin County dogs found dead Related Stories Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Operation Combined Resolve Roanoke Valley brings 15 agencies together to make 150 arrests in May Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026