Sen. Warner weighs-in on an upcoming regional tech competition Emma Thomas June 16, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Mark Warner Facebook page. As Virginia Tech is named a semi-finalist in the National Science Foundation’s new innovation competition, one of Virginia’s U.S. Senators calls attention to another competition that could bring new jobs to the state. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: How will Trump indictment impact GOP presidential field?Next: Street renamed for civil rights leader who “troubled the waters.” Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026