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VA Tech Transportation Institute / NEC Use AI and 5G Technology to Improve Intersection Safety
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and NEC Corporation of America (NEC) have announced they have combined private 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a roadway warning system that could potentially...
Virginia Consumer Sentiment / Inflation Expectations Trending Positive
The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment (VAICS) increased by 3.8 points over the second quarter...
VTC School of Medicine Alumni Demonstrate Worldwide Reach of ‘Ut Prosim’
Joanna Kam and Robert Summey, married physicians who are alumni from the Virginia Tech Carilion School...
VA Tech / WVU Researchers Use Autonomous Technologies to Make Mines Safer
How do you use drones and robots to make underground mining less risky for workers?
Virginia...
Governor Youngkin Sends Virginia Based National Guard Troops to Southern U.S. Border
Virginia to support Operation Lone Star to secure border, reduce illegal flow of fentanyl
Governor Glenn...
Lick Run Greenway to Become “Outdoor Classroom”
The rain that poured down on a recent Friday morning only served to make the Lick Run Greenway foliage greener, as the Kiwanis Club...
FTC Issues Challenge to Carilion Acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint last week challenging Carilion Clinic’s 2008 acquisition of two outpatient clinics in Roanoke. Prior to...
Area’s First “EarthCraft” Home Makes Debut
Daleville Town Center, a Botetourt County development unique to the Roanoke Valley, unveiled a new type of green building to the community last week....
Downtown Roanoke: A Foodie’s Delight
As nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will attest, the Roanoke Valley has always been known for its scenic vistas, spectacular drives and miles of...
Health Watch: Managing Life with Alzheimer’s
About 5.3 million people in the U.S. currently have Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. One of the most important events...
“I Love Virginia Fest” Draws Hundreds to Elmwood Park
Hundreds turned out at Elmwood Park last Friday evening for the inaugural "I Love Virginia Fest," a free community concert that featured a...
