Local university professor gets chance to use James Webb telescope Emma Thomas October 26, 2022 1 minute read An astrophysicist at a local University will be using NASA’s most advanced telescope to answer questions about life on Earth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The James Webb Space Telescope Share: Post navigation Previous: Man arrested after three hour standoff in VintonNext: Culture Calendar for this weekend Related Stories 9th District Democratic candidate Adam Murphy rejects claims made in primary opponent’s blog post Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Governor Spanberger weighs in after General Assembly accepts her budget amendments Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026