VT-C Research: Witnesses of traumatic events can develop PTSD Ian Price January 27, 2017 1 min read Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke have discovered that you can possibly develop post-traumatic stress disorder by simply observing fear in others. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley home sales rise 9% in 2016Next: TAP offers help with tax preparation Related Stories 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025