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New research facility celebrates grand opening in Bedford County
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAdvancements in two major industries could soon be coming out of a new facility in Bedford County. The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research celebrated its grand opening today. The building will serve as a test site for engineers in the nuclear...Tags: Research, Colleges and Universities, Bedford County (Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Human Interest
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There is no doubt that airport security has changed since September 11th
Multimedia JournalistRoanoke Regional Airport tells News7 they're working on getting new technology that would allow passengers to leave their shoes on as they go through security. Roanoke Regional airport is also using the newest version of baggage x-ray. It's like...Tags: MRI (imaging), American Red Cross, Charity, Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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Microsoft to expand in Mecklenburg County
Microsoft Corporation will expand its generation data center in Mecklenburg County and will create ten new jobs. The computer giant operates a data center in Virginia. The 150 million dollar expansion is in addition to the 499-million dollar...Tags: Bob McDonnell, Mecklenburg County (Virginia), Microsoft Corporation
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Apprenticeship program gives Lynchburg students hands-on engineering experience
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSummer jobs for teenagers typically involve life guarding at the local pool or supervising younger kids at a summer camp. Some local students are collecting their summer paycheck with a future career in mind. "I wanted to get some work experience, and I...Tags: Career and Workplace, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Engineering
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Virginia Tech wins fuel efficient vehicle competition
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- A Virginia Tech student team has won a national competition to design and build a fuel efficient vehicle.
The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday in a news release that the Virginia Tech team was among 15 universities...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Steven Chu, Health and Safety at Work, Human Interest, General Motors Corp.
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Supercomputing center to be established in Danville
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A nonprofit science, technology and strategy group is partnering with a supercomputing company to establish a computing center in Danville.
Gov. Bob McDonnell said Noblis and Cray Inc. will invest $2.5 million to establish the...Tags: Cray Incorporated, Bob McDonnell, Colleges and Universities, Crime, Law and Justice, Corporate Officers
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Tim Saunders' Blog
February 24, 2012
If you watched the 5:00 news on Thursday, you may have seen me delivering a live report while driving a car. That was not a trick. I really was driving and communicating live with Jean Jadhon. Given all the amazing technology that&...Tags: Local Elections, Nelson County, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Cheesecake Factory, Television Stations
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Future Jobs: Wireless technology companies growing in Lynchburg
ReporterAfter losing thousands of manufacturing jobs, Lynchburg is hoping your phone could lead to a turnaround. According to Region 2000, the economic development organization for Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, nearly a third of all manufacturing jobs...Tags: Wireless Technology, Employees, Pharmaceuticals, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace
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News 7 tours construction progress at new Bedford research center
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAs work continues at a new, multi-million dollar research facility in Bedford County, we're learning more about some of the building's innovative features. When the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) opens later this year, it will be...Tags: Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Research, New London (New London, Connecticut), Virginia Tech
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Seven Montgomery County schools still under scrutiny
Assignment ManagerSeven Montgomery County school buildings are still under scrutiny following the collapse of Blacksburg High School's gym last year. On Wednesday, the school division said engineering studies on the schools are 90 percent complete. Preliminary studies...Tags: Science and Technology, Elementary Schools, Blacksburg, High Schools, Schools
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Another Montgomery County school gym is under scrutiny for safety issues
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSafety issues have prompted school leaders in Montgomery County to shut down the gym and auditorium at Auburn High School. According to a release sent to News 7 Saturday afternoon, engineers are recommending that more support be added to the roof over...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Science and Technology, Blacksburg, High Schools, Public Schools
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VT researchers develop new football helmet rating system
Weekend Anchor/ReporterSome Virginia Tech researchers who have studied football helmet impact and brain injuries for the past eight years are set to release new data. Some of that research and testing was released on Wednesday at a conference at Tech. Dr. Stefan Duma,...Tags: Biotechnology Industry, Chemical Industry, Science and Technology, Health, Virginia Tech
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