Virginia Tech team in middle of Flint water crisis Gene Marrano January 28, 2016 1 min read Their work in conjunction with the Flint, Michigan water crisis has drawn national attention. Now Virginia Tech research scientists and students will talk about it tonight. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Norfolk Southern to eliminate 1,200 jobs this year, 2,000 in all over next five yearsNext: VDACS looking for public input Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025