Roanoke College professor writes book on advocate for abolishing death penalty Ian Price September 21, 2017 1 min read A professor says a book he co-authored with a student focuses on a tireless but largely unrecognized advocate for abolishing the death penalty. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: The full interview with Professor Todd Peppers can be found below Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Carilion nurse sentenced for tampering with opioid syringeNext: Ballast Point officials in town as production gets underway Related Stories 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0 1 min read Two National Guard members shot in DC Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read Virginians will keep spending this holiday season – with some tweaks on what they purchase Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0