Toys safety researched at Virginia Tech ahead of Christmas Ian Price December 23, 2016 1 min read Stefan Duma (left) studying how children of different ages and genders swing swords. We all hope the toys being opened by kids this Christmas have undergone extensive safety tests but did you know a lot of those tests took place in Blacksburg? WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia man charged with trying to aid Islamic State groupNext: Roanoke Rescue Mission director steps down today, almost 70 years after her parents founded it Related Stories 1 min read The Gauntlet 2025 is right around the corner: still time to sign up Gene Marrano January 21, 2025 1 min read Median home prices rise in Roanoke County Denise Membreno January 20, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns Denise Membreno January 17, 2025