
Virginia Tech’s Timothy Long selected as a Virginia Outstanding Scientist for 2015
Timothy Long, professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been selected as one of three Virginia Outstanding Scientists for 2015.

Timothy Long, professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been selected as one of three Virginia Outstanding Scientists for 2015.

Behind seven strong innings from starter Derek Casey, the No. 12 Virginia baseball team earned a 5-3 road win over VCU Tuesday evening in front of 3,233 spectators at The Diamond in Richmond, Va.

During a March 26 radio interview with Governor McAuliffe in Richmond, a caller asked a question regarding the proposed route for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Equality Virginia and Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) are encouraging housing professionals and companies to join the new multistate campaign “Equality Means Business” designed to showcase businesses that know how vital LGBT customers and employees are to their success in a modern economy.

The UVA baseball team embarks on another busy week on Tuesday when it plays at 7 p.m. against VCU at The Diamond in Richmond, and plays host to VMI at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

In recognition of the university’s continuing commitment to veterans, the U.S. Small Business Administration has selected Virginia Tech to host a one-day Boots to Business entrepreneurial workshop tailored specifically for past and present service members and their dependents.

The No. 14 Virginia baseball team finished off a series sweep Sunday with a 5-4 win against Notre Dame at Frank Eck Stadium in Notre Dame, Ind.

March gas prices came in like a lion, trending upward before breaking a 40-day upswing, and look to be heading out the same way, as crude oil prices surge above $50 per barrel this week after dropping to six-year lows last week.

At a press conference Friday in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced his actions on the 800 bills passed by the Virginia General Assembly during the 2015 legislative session.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.
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