Roanoke College’s new president says his transition is ‘the most shocking thing you could ever imagine.’
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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).
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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.
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New lab space opens at Virginia Tech; more . . .
Education briefs: Minnick Schools hire two former superindents. Covington holds all classes reunion.
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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.
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Roanoke College receives $3.5 million gift for science center
Former president David Gring and his wife, Susan, have made the donation.
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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.
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Virginia Tech campus certified bee-friendly; more . . .
Education briefs: Tech engineering dean wins award. Radford wins national recognition. Emory and Henry honors athletes.
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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.
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Five Mile Mountain Road and Earl White to play near Galax
The two acts will perform July 2 at the Blue Ridge Music Center.