Survey shows young students have tried heroin Gene Marrano December 5, 2017 1 minute read A biennial survey given to Roanoke City School students found more than 150 of them have used heroin – including sixth and eighth graders. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Advantages of apps leads transition away from computers, local expert saysNext: Falwell, Jr. endorses Corey Stewart for U.S. Senate Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026