Sen. Warner weighs-in on an upcoming regional tech competition Emma Thomas June 16, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Mark Warner Facebook page. As Virginia Tech is named a semi-finalist in the National Science Foundation’s new innovation competition, one of Virginia’s U.S. Senators calls attention to another competition that could bring new jobs to the state. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: How will Trump indictment impact GOP presidential field?Next: Street renamed for civil rights leader who “troubled the waters.” Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026