Prevention Alliance warns of youth marijuana use Gene Marrano September 25, 2018 1 minute read While the number of states that have legalized recreational marijuana use continues to grow a local coalition is asking parents to tell their children its not okay – for their sake. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: ACS Discovery Shop celebrates milestone in MonetaNext: Jackson out for VT; 2nd best female raquetball player is from Roanoke Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026