Virginia Western president outlines latest expansion plans Gene Marrano August 29, 2016 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College president Bobby Sandel welcomed his predecessor – Charles Downs – back to campus on Friday to honor the past – and to look ahead. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gas Buddy: recent bump in gas prices won’t last longNext: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt safety initiative Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026