Plus: A Virginia Tech professor gets money to study virtual reality’s influence on behavior.
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 inEconomy
Researchers from around the world gather in Roanoke for exercise science conference
Leaders said hosting the conference in Southwest Virginia reflects the region’s growing presence in scientific research.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: A Blacksburg with no Hokie stone? AI imagined it.
Plus: Virginia Tech researchers modify “Call of Duty” to train Marines.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Annual summit brings indoor growers back to Danville
Plus: an update on the cancellation of the Digital Equity Act.
Posted inLocal
Judge dismisses case to remove Martinsville mayor from office
The civil recall petition was filed in January.
Posted inCulture
American Aquarium, Rhonda Vincent among headliners for this year’s Floyd Small Town Summer series
Local acts Hoppie Vaughan & the Ministers of Soul and JStop Latin Soul also will be featured, along with family-friendly movies on some nights.
Posted inEconomy
Comcast, Appalachian Power continue wrangling over broadband expansion
Comcast claims that Appalachian Power is not abiding by an FCC ruling about how much it can charge to replace power poles necessary for broadband deployment. The utility says that Comcast’s cost proposal will hurt electric customers.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Virginia Tech grad students conduct drone research with Secret Service
Also: In what is likely Virginia Tech President Tim Sands’ final end-of-semester note to university community, he notes technology and research wins.
Posted inEconomy
Technology council inducts Virginia Tech President Tim Sands into its hall of fame
Other honorees at the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council’s annual awards included co-winners of the entrepreneur of the year award, Narro Trucks Inc. and biotech innovator Webster Santos.
Posted inCulture
The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu. (Chile is extra.)
Lower Manhattan’s Hamburger America diner will feature the Texas Tavern staple this month, paired with a Southern Living article that features the Church Avenue eatery.
