Wise County officials will consider hiring a consulting firm to help with the hunt for a new county administrator

Virginia Tech gears up to fight enemy drones

The university's Kentland Farm now houses the headquarters of a $5 million Army project that seeks to defeat the unmanned aerial systems that could threaten military, law enforcement and infrastructure.

The 5th congressional district is now Virginia's energy capital. Will McGuire and Perriello talk about what that means?

Energy issues are pressing the district from all sides, but the congressional candidates have been reluctant to talk about those.

New River Valley Field Notes: Tuition reduced for in-state students at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Plus: Christiansburg Town Council approves development request by one its members.

Extra Credit: Students could receive automatic admission to more than a dozen Virginia colleges through this Common App program

Plus: Clear bag policies become the norm for school events, Liberty University launches new NROTC program and registration is open for LIFE@Lynchburg.

Danville Field Notes: Almagro neighborhood to be nominated for the National Register of Historic Places

Plus: Danville City Council to make deal with Appalachian Power for servicing the Berry Hill megasite, and Danville Community College enrollment grows.