Hollins professor researches TV’s effect on toddlers Gene Marrano August 29, 2014 1 min read Spending time with your toddler at home? Then turn off the television in the background … a Hollins professor says her study shows that noise can affect their language development. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: ACLU, local jailers agree: fed immigration detainer requests should not be honoredNext: Updated: Bomb threat affects traffic on Williamson Road Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025