Roanoke College’s new president says his transition is ‘the most shocking thing you could ever imagine.’
Do we need a music strategy?
Mississauga, Ontario does and here’s what it says. (Hint: It’s also part of an economic development strategy).
Roanoke Valley libraries eliminate late fees; more . .
Briefs: Roanoke firm receives grant for commercializing analgesic. Verge names vice president. Norton gets grant. Forest Service names four maintenance projects.
New lab space opens at Virginia Tech; more . . .
Education briefs: Minnick Schools hire two former superindents. Covington holds all classes reunion.
Volvo shows off electric truck at Pulaski plant; more . . .
From elsewhere: Hackworth to introduce ‘life begins at conception’ bill. Protests in Lynchburg over Supreme Court decision. Brantley Gilbert coming to Danville.
Roanoke College receives $3.5 million gift for science center
Former president David Gring and his wife, Susan, have made the donation.
Should we pay people to move to rural Virginia?
Johnson City, Tennessee and West Virginia are. So are lots of other places. Here’s how those programs are working.
Virginia Tech campus certified bee-friendly; more . . .
Education briefs: Tech engineering dean wins award. Radford wins national recognition. Emory and Henry honors athletes.
Documentary to premiere in Roanoke; more . . .
Briefs: Virginia receives grant to expand transportation navigator directory. Fox joins Roanoke firm. Domino’s franchisee in Roanoke wins award. Christiansburg girl wins national prize for investing advice.
Five Mile Mountain Road and Earl White to play near Galax
The two acts will perform July 2 at the Blue Ridge Music Center.