Roxy Todd
New River Valley Bureau Chief-
In Virginia’s 9th District, incumbent Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith beat Democratic challenger Joy Powers. This deeply red district in Southwest Virginia hasn’t elected a Democrat for the seat in over a decade. -
A new book explores efforts to reintroduce elk, red wolves, and other wild animals to the eastern United States. -
Towns along the Virginia Creeper Trail usually get an economic boost during the fall, but the bike trail was damaged in 2024. The mayor of Damascus gives an update on how businesses are doing. -
A small group of protestors gathered in Giles County Monday to oppose a potential data center across the state line in Monroe County. -
A company called Zoox is partnering with Virginia Tech researchers to help make these cars safer. -
A new film version of “Sense and Sensibility” is in theaters, inspired by the 19th century novel by Jane Austen. A Jane Austen scholar explains why she thinks these stories still resonate with audiences. -
NASA is funding a project at Virginia Tech to help improve companies be more efficient and safer as they design small aircraft. -
Richard Linton called it a full-circle moment and said he understands first-hand the impact a Virginia Tech education can have. -
According to the Manhattan Mercury, Kansas State University president Richard Linton will get the job. -
Two childcare centers in Floyd County announced recently they are closing, leaving dozens of parents without many options. It’s a familiar problem in many rural areas.
