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 Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025