What happens if a drone crashes into a car?
In a series of controlled experiments, a drone hits a salvaged car windshield at relative speeds of (clockwise from top...
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Virginia Tech researcher strives to lower suicide risk among homebound older adults
Homebound older adults often face a sense of loneliness few could imagine. Caretakers have long sought ways to heal the...
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Radford Gives Back receives continued support despite pandemic
Several members of the RU Highlander athletics teams helped collect donations during the 2021 Radford Gives Back canned food drive....
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Thursday, March 25: Mountain Biking Skills workshop Want to boost your mountain biking skills? Let Blacksburg Parks and Recreation...
Read moreBlacksburg’s LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announces $15.9 million surgical improvement and expansion project
BLACKSBURG — LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, a part of LewisGale Regional Health System, has announced plans to invest $15.9 million to...
Read moreVirginia Department of Transportation road watch
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District...
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JVG program helps Radford High students get a head start on a career path
Photo by Mack WilliamsIshmale Davis, the new Jobs for Virginia’s Graduates (JVG) Specialist at Radford High School, holds a student’s...
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ARTGAWK exhibition includes new significant artwork
“Narayan Dev and Adi Shakti” by Ram Singh Urveti (Acrylic on canvas, 49¼" x 102”), 1999. Donated by Dr. and...
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Community funds McHarg Elementary chimney swift tower
Design by Thompson & LittonThompson & Litton of Radford designed the new chimney swift roost that will be on the...
Read moreVirginia Tech preparing for a fully in-person fall semester
Anticipating that the spread of COVID-19 infection will continue to significantly diminish, that vaccination efforts will prove effective in preventing...
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