Local university professor gets chance to use James Webb telescope Emma Thomas October 26, 2022 1 minute read An astrophysicist at a local University will be using NASA’s most advanced telescope to answer questions about life on Earth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The James Webb Space Telescope Share: Post navigation Previous: Man arrested after three hour standoff in VintonNext: Culture Calendar for this weekend Related Stories ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026