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6 things to know about Spanberger’s firing of Rocovich as Virginia Tech rector

by Dwayne Yancey June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

The governor has not said why she removed the head of Virginia Tech’s governing board, although Republicans have pressed her to do so.

Four AI-generated images purport to show a town, but they are inaccurate.

Economy

Tech Briefs: A Blacksburg with no Hokie stone? AI imagined it.

by Tad Dickens May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Plus: Virginia Tech researchers modify “Call of Duty” to train Marines.

Economy

Cardinal Commerce Notes: Transformer factory opens in Wytheville

by Matt Busse May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Plus: Lynchburg upgrades its GIS website and more than $1 million in grants will go to Campbell County projects.

Economy

Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator

by Matt Busse May 19, 2026May 21, 2026

Plus: Airports get federal funding, Roanoke law firm expands, home builders launch charitable foundation.

Six men in a band stand in front of a dilapidated industrial site for a publicity photo.

Culture

American Aquarium, Rhonda Vincent among headliners for this year’s Floyd Small Town Summer series

by Tad Dickens May 14, 2026May 13, 2026

Local acts Hoppie Vaughan & the Ministers of Soul and JStop Latin Soul also will be featured, along with family-friendly movies on some nights.

Education

Hiring new Virginia Tech president likely to take 6 to 8 months, search firm says

by Meghan Mangrum May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

When longtime President Tim Sands announced that he would step down a month ago, board of visitors Rector John Rocovich said he believed the hiring could be done by July 1.

Man stands at podium on a stage in front of a black curtain, addressing an audience. Another man, head bowed, stands to the left, just offstage.

Economy

Technology council inducts Virginia Tech President Tim Sands into its hall of fame

by Tad Dickens May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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.