Rare, foul-smelling plant at Virginia Tech this week Bob Clark August 24, 2015 1 min 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. About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Saved for now, Sweet Briar College looks for a long-term fixNext: New Roanoke County school superintendent starts first year Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025