Warner says White House turned down Ukraine’s offer of drone assistance; Griffith floats a plan to have Virginia Tech drone program monitor Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Tad Dickens
Tad Dickens is technology reporter for Cardinal News. He previously worked for the Bristol Herald Courier and The Roanoke Times and likes to bang on his drums when he can. Reach at tad@cardinalnews.org or 540 293-6018.
Posted inNew River Valley
Virginia Tech gears up to fight enemy drones
The university’s Kentland Farm now houses the headquarters of a $5 million Army project that seeks to defeat the unmanned aerial systems that could threaten military, law enforcement and infrastructure.
Posted inSouthwest Area
60 years ago, a rising star named Dolly Parton took the stage at a Tennessee club. Her opening act remembers it well.
Tommy Dickens sang and played bass around East Tennessee. He also had a young son named Tad.
Posted inEconomy
Top federal broadband official visits Bedford County, touts connectivity
Arielle Roth, who leads the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, announced that all contracts have been signed to move forward with the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
Posted inCulture
‘Special human, now gone’: Southwest Virginians remember Dolly Parton
Those who met her through musical performances and radio industry gatherings had strong and positive memories.
Posted inHealthcare
Veterans with vision loss find new ‘eyes’ through AI glasses
The Cadet Foundation, working with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association, has about 100 pairs of Meta Ray-Bans to distribute to VMI graduates and other veterans who qualify.
Posted inEducation
Canvas is back in the classroom despite security concerns following hack
Experts say it likely isn’t feasible for local school divisions to build their own online learning platforms despite security concerns with third-party vendors.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Cube Fest returns to Virginia Tech, tying music to technology
Plus: The Broadband Advisory Council meets next week.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Radford University grads to hold EV truck company launch event Aug. 20
Plus: Order says data centers to pay for new energy transmission; AI Decoded event to feature Blacksburg-based marketing studio founder.
Posted inEconomy
Internet provider ZiTel approved to finish broadband deployment work in Patrick, Franklin, Henry counties
RiverStreet Networks was removed from the project with thousands of locations unfinished.
