Welding as art – encouraging students to consider it as a trade Gene Marrano May 3, 2024 1 minute read “Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Stamp Out Hunger returns to mailbox donationsNext: Hope Over Hate is timely discussion this Thursday Related Stories RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says AP May 6, 2026