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On Virginia Intern Day, Virginia Tech celebrates being named one of the top employers for interns
In the official proclamation that declares the last Thursday in July to be Virginia Intern Day, the governor urges every resident of the commonwealth to join in recognizing "the positive impact that experiential learning has on preparing students for success in life." You don't have to say that twice at...
Off-campus internships build skills while developing talent pipelines for local businesses
When students land internships with local employers, they gain an opportunity to test-drive career options, develop important skills, and establish relationships with people who may ultimately help them get hired after graduation. When local companies hire interns, they in turn gain fresh perspectives, additional support from highly motivated and educated...
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Christian Darrisaw extension, transfer portal addition
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, a former football lineman gets an extension with his NFL team, the baseball team gets a commitment from a transfer pitcher, and the men's basketball team adds to their staff for the 2024-25 season. Christian Darrisaw gets extension with the Minnesota Vikings.
"The culture is strong, to me, that's where it starts" Virginia Tech looks Toward Season Three Under Brent Pry
ACC Media Day's is the first glimpse since mid-April but the ideas remain the same. After the Hokies Spring Game, multiple players and coaches shot down the id
Long & Foster agent named to Va. real-estate regulatory body
Gov. Youngkin has appointed René Fonseca, an agent from Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, as a member of the Virginia Real Estate Board. Fonseca leads the Fonseca Group at Long & Foster with his wife, Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, and son Daniel. “René’s appointment to the Virginia...
Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On April 29, 1967 Private First Class Gary Allen Burks was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Casualty date: April […] The post Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Martinsville to seek federal funding for pedestrian safety initiatives
The Department of Transportation funding would help the city create a safety action plan for the Uptown District. The post Martinsville to seek federal funding for pedestrian safety initiatives appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacksburg council member indicted on election fraud, illegal voting charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Blacksburg Town Council member has been arrested on four indictments handed down by a Montgomery County grand jury. 24-year-old Liam Joseph Watson, of Blacksburg, turned himself in to state police on July 24. State Police began an investigation into alleged election fraud in...
Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. – A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was a part of the basketball team at Patrick Henry High, according to Head Boys Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy.
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