Rare, foul-smelling plant at Virginia Tech this week Bob Clark August 24, 2015 1 minute read If you plan on visiting Virginia Tech’s campus this week, be prepared to hold your nose if you venture into a certain area as an unusual plant makes its unmistakable bloom. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Saved for now, Sweet Briar College looks for a long-term fixNext: New Roanoke County school superintendent starts first year Related Stories U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0