Plus: A split Christiansburg Town Council approves police camera contract.
NRV Zone
New River Valley Zone (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Wythe, Floyd, Bland, Carroll, and Grayson)
Posted inEconomy
Virginia Tech researchers look to AI to ease difficult workplace conversations
Need help navigating a tough talk with your employees? Researchers are developing an AI training tool that offers coaching and customizable scenarios.
Posted inLocal
New River Valley Field Notes: $1 annual lease to be considered for incubator filling Blacksburg’s former Cook’s Cleaners building
Plus: The recycling stream is flowing a bit faster in Montgomery County
Posted inPath to Solutions
As firefighters in Southwest and Southside spend most of their time responding to EMS calls, training evolves
The issue was featured during a recent statewide first responder symposium in Blacksburg.
Posted inEducation
Virginia Tech braces for expected grad student enrollment decline
Fewer international students and waning interest in certain computer science programs are contributing to anticipated enrollment declines at colleges and universities across the country.
Posted inEconomy
Tech briefs: Sen. Warner seeks comment on potential law for AI agents market
Plus: Energy Department gives Virginia Tech $2.8 million for a project to improve energy transmission; Smyth, Washington counties receive GO Virginia grant for shared industrial park.
Posted inEconomy
Investment firm to buy troubled tech company Luna Innovations
The company, formerly headquartered in Roanoke, had recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $7.3 million, after plaintiffs alleged securities fraud.
Posted inNew River Valley
Peppers Ferry predicament: Christiansburg Town Council turns down park land over access road
The town’s fastest-growing area is relying on roads through neighborhoods to help manage traffic.
Posted inPolitics
Three Democrats vie for nomination to challenge Griffith in the 9th District
The 9th District is Virginia’s most Republican congressional district, but that hasn’t stopped three Democrats from wanting the party’s nomination to challenge GOP incumbent Morgan Griffith.
Posted inEducation
Virginia Tech seeking input on presidential search
The board of visitors has held two dozen listening sessions as it looks to replace longtime President Tim Sands.
