Government shutdown also effecting researchers at Virginia Tech Ian Price January 18, 2019 1 min read Federal employees are not the only ones feeling the effects of the partial government shutdown. Researchers at Virginia Tech are also dealing with funding issues, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Victim of fatal car-truck accident identifiedNext: Two charged with sexual abuse, murder of two-year-old boy Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 3 min read AG Miyares accuses Roanoke College of violating Virginia Human Rights Act. Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley home sale average price tops $400,000 for first time Evan Jones August 25, 2025