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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.
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
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 […]
Reeves Joins Ferrum Athletic Staff
FERRUM, Virginia – Ferrum College Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of Josh Reeves, a 2022 Ferrum graduate, as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Reeves will work with third-year Head Coach Pat Corrigan and third-year lead Assistant Coach Garrett Dorfman . Reeves joins the Ferrum coaching staff from George Wythe High School, where he served the past two seasons as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. In his first season on the bench, he helped lead the Maroons to a 26-4 overall record and a runner-up finish in the 2023 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class A State Championship Tournament.…
Summer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments
After graduation, many students head into industry to put their degrees to work. This summer, six students from four departments across the College of Engineering are getting a head start by working on interdisciplinary research projects in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering. A leader in the area of...
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...
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