Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
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Posted inEducation
Virginia Tech announces largest donation ever; majority of $75 million to go to athletics
The university’s Honors College will also get a portion of the gift.
Posted inOpinion
Pipeline opponents: A compressor station doesn’t fit rural character of eastern Montgomery County
The Swann Compressor Station is an unfit industrial imposition on Montgomery County. It would add air pollutants that include formaldehyde and benzene. It would produce noise and sound impacts on public health and wildlife.
Posted inSports
Virginia Tech approves new entity to pursue more revenue for athletics
Officials said the new structure will allow Virginia Tech to respond more quickly when it comes to corporate partnerships, sponsorships, new revenue opportunities and investment strategies. Meanwhile, the athletics department can focus on more traditional areas like coaching, compliance and competitiveness.
Posted inEducation
Virginia Tech board elects Miller as new rector
The governor last week removed John Rocovich from the position. Jim Miller was the board’s unanimous pick to replace him.
Posted inOpinion
6 things to know about Spanberger’s firing of Rocovich as Virginia Tech rector
The governor has not said why she removed the head of Virginia Tech’s governing board, although Republicans have pressed her to do so.
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
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Transformer factory opens in Wytheville
Plus: Lynchburg upgrades its GIS website and more than $1 million in grants will go to Campbell County projects.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator
Plus: Airports get federal funding, Roanoke law firm expands, home builders launch charitable foundation.
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.
