Virginia Science Festival debuts on the Tech campus this Saturday Gene Marrano September 30, 2014 1 min read Over the next two weekends the inaugural Virginia Science Festival presents events across the state … but Blacksburg and downtown Roanoke are at the epicenter. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on the festival’s debut in Blacksburg: Share: Post navigation Previous: Loft apartments: no longer just for larger cities, now in BedfordNext: State police: Forensic evidence links Graham, Harrington cases Related Stories 2 min read From Red Sox to RidgeYaks: Salem’s minor league team unveils new identity Ian Price November 8, 2025 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025