Virginia Western president outlines latest expansion plans Gene Marrano August 29, 2016 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College president Bobby Sandel welcomed his predecessor – Charles Downs – back to campus on Friday to honor the past – and to look ahead. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gas Buddy: recent bump in gas prices won’t last longNext: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt safety initiative Related Stories New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026