Tech Briefs: Virginia adds a new term, agrivoltaics, to its code of laws

Kennedy: After touching the Moon, Virginia's Alexander Kaplan is building the future of reusable spacecraft

Virginia Tech grad was member of the team that worked on the Blue Ghost mission that landed on the moon. That team also won a prize that's often compared to an Oscar in aviation and aerospace.

Google wants 2 million gallons of water per day. The Roanoke Valley loses nearly three times that much every day through leaks.

The biggest water user for the Western Virginia Water Authority is leaks. The system once lost nearly 38% of its water through leaks. Now that's down to 27%.

Virginia needs more technical workers, but it's stepping away from funding a program to develop them

The budget the General Assembly just passed drops funding for the GO TEC program that serves 49 school divisions across the state.

After party nominating process tossed out, six Republicans have made Lynchburg ballot as independents

In all, 10 candidates will be seeking three seats on city council: six Republicans running as independents, three Democrats and another independent.

Lynchburg Field Notes: Miller Park pool renovations continue while the city offers alternate ways to stay cool

Plus, stay up to date with plans for the reuse of Virginia Baptist Hospital, weigh in on where trees should be planted in the Hill City, and offer ideas for improvements to Breezewood Drive.