RAYSAC director praises moves to stop marketing Oxycontin Gene Marrano February 15, 2018 1 minute read It was hailed as a “wonder drug” for chronic pain when it debuted more than two decades ago – but now a local youth coalition leader praises the move by a drug manufacturer to stop marketing Oxycontin. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Liberty sponsors Daytona 500 car; Rail Yard Dawgs home this weekendNext: Key GOP lawmaker backs Medicaid expansion in Virginia Related Stories Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026 Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026
It was hailed as a “wonder drug” for chronic pain when it debuted more than two decades ago – but now a local youth coalition leader praises the move by a drug manufacturer to stop marketing Oxycontin. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more:
