The section in the Ronaoke Valley has been undergoing repairs, which have been extended.
News Briefs
Building products company to create 44 jobs in Roanoke County
North American Speciality Laminations will make Roanoke County its eastern and southeastern hub.
Virginia Tech receives $80 million grant, largest in school history
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is aimed at paying farmers to implement climate-related practices.
Radford’s cybersecurity program wins global accreditation; more . . .
Education briefs: Speaker series starts at Fralin Institute. Danville CC sets open house for industrial maintenance training. ValleyStar donates to P&H motorsports program.
Cardinal News adds digital audience engagement editor
Brooke Stephenson will focus on helping Cardinal expand its reach.
Radford University sees enrollment decrease; more . . .
Danville hires more economic staff to handle growth. Bus driver shortage in Roanoke. Lack of contractors delays construction in Halifax County.
UVA Wise issues credit to offset tuition increase; more . . .
New program offered at New River CC. Virginia Tech names speaker for science lecture series. Roanoke College hires college editor.
Narrows residents object to possible closure of high school; more . . .
Botetourt school mourns death of teacher. Danville school reports 10 assault cases to police. Lynchburg holds candidate town hall.
Danville institute names executive vice president
Todd Yeatts will join the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
Friendship acquires Salem facility; more . . .
Virginia Tech, Boeing sign deal on internships. Martinsville-Henry County group wins ABC grant. Wytheville announces concert series.

