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VA Tech expert recommends a ‘designated driver’ for fireworks safety

It just wouldn't be the Fourth of July without fireworks. But as dazzling as they are, they also pose serious risks. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,...

VA Tech Leads Nation’s First Drone Traffic Management System

The drone industry has landed after a long flight to implementation of drone traffic management. With...

Virginia Passes New Traffic Safety Laws

As summer continues, Virginia drivers and visitors alike need to be aware of several new...

Could a creatine boost help the brain? VA Tech scientists test new ultrasound therapy

Creatine is popularly known as a muscle-building supplement, but its influence on human muscle function...

Cancer Research Urged to Move Faster at Fralin Symposium

For every careful step forward in cancer research, there is a patient waiting — a...

City of Roanoke Breaks Ground on Gainsboro Road Streetscape Project

What does it take to transform a street into a destination? For Gainsboro Road, it starts with community voices, thoughtful design, and a shared...

Miyares Slams Fairfax County for Denying Tax Relief to Disabled Veteran

Yesterday, Attorney General Jason Miyares filed an amicus brief in Sopko v. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, defending the constitutional rights of disabled veterans...

Roanoke Airport to Join Virginia’s Advanced Air Mobility Network

Virginia Tech research is helping launch the future of air transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Launched in March, the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart...

Youngkin and Miyares Attend the Swearing in Ceremony for DJ Daniel

Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares attended the swearing in ceremony of Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old battling brain cancer. DJ...

Hundreds Expected to Attend Sheetz Grand Opening in Troutville

On Thursday, June 26, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, will officially open its new store located at 1783 Blue Ridge Blvd.,...

VA Tech expert explains U.S.-Iran attacks

On Sunday, United States military forces bombed several nuclear and military facilities in Iran, inserting the country into the ongoing conflict between Israel and...