Virginia Science Festival debuts on the Tech campus this Saturday Gene Marrano September 30, 2014 1 minute 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 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0 Virginia Tech expert analyzes longest State of the Union address in history Web Staff February 27, 2026 0