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Target 7: Averett University staff facing pay cuts after millions of dollars mismanaged
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of Averett University staff members have taken a temporary pay cut this summer. This comes after an employee mismanaged millions of dollars in the university’s budget. Averett placed a temporary furlough pay for all 12-month, fulltime staff and all 12-month, fulltime administrative...
Virginia Tech basketball adds recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington
While it has not been officially announced by the school, Virginia Tech's Men's Basketball program appears to have hired another staff member in Blake Wetherington. Blake just appeared on the HokieSports website and should take the place of recently departed Matt Olinger. Wetherington joins Virginia Tech from Arkansas, where he...
Brain discovery may catch Alzheimer’s, epilepsy in its nets
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Mysterious net-like structures that surround select neurons in the brain may be the key for better understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia and other neurological disorders, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests. The structures, called “perineuronal nets,” play a critical barrier function that is essential for neurons to communicate correctly, UVA’s new research finds. When these nets were disrupted in lab mice, the mice suffered seizures, as seen in epilepsy, and developed changes in the brain as seen in Alzheimer’s. The findings suggest that problems with the nets could be contributing to those conditions and other neurological disorders. And that gives scientists an exciting new avenue to explore as they seek to develop better treatments for some of the most devastating diseases that afflict the human brain.
FloydFest returns Wednesday, heavy traffic expected
FLOYD, Va. – Floyd’s annual FloydFest will be taking place from July 24 - July 28, with an expected attendance of 10,000 people, which is expected to cause heavy traffic. It is planned to be held at 5826 Floyd Highway North, a new venue featuring an overlook deck with a bar, on-site parking and more camping options.
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
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...
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
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