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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Loft apartments: no longer just for larger cities, now in BedfordNext: State police: Forensic evidence links Graham, Harrington cases Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025