BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Is walking on water possible for frogs? Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of a pond as if the water were land. One such breed native to Virginia and North Carolina is the cricket frog. The way these frogs move in the water could bring insights to tools for the future of robotics, watercraft, and more. Jake Socha, the Samuel Herrick P more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Virginia State University issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Azurest South has earned the nation's highest federal recognition for historical, architectural, and archeological significance. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that Azurest South, also known as the Alumni House, has been designated as one of the country's newest National Historic Landmarks (NHLs). Azurest South was among 19 new NHL designations announced by U.S. Secre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Eugene Vindman just joined with 159 House Democrats to vote against detaining illegal migrants accused of theft or burglary -- a bill that would have prevented Laken Riley's murder. NRCC National Press Secretary Will Reinert said: "It's striking that one of Eugene Vindman's first votes in Congress is against keeping Virginia families safe. Vindman wants an America where illegal migrants can murder, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Meta announces end of fact-checking On Tuesday, Meta announced they would no longer use third-party fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, instead r more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year to appear on ACC Network's Nothing But Net Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the season * Makes debut as game analyst on Jan. 25, calling Clemson at Virginia Tech Former Syracuse star Michael Carter-Williams has joined ESPN as a men's college basketball studio and game analyst. Carter-Williams, who led the Orange to the 2013 Final Four, will more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: Accomplished litigator Gretchen E. Woodruff has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Pittsburgh, bringing 14 years of experience advising companies on complicated employment and business disputes and compliance matters. Woodruff represents employers across industries, including financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and communications. She litigates collective and class action wage-and-hour more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Mona Sams involves animals in her care of people with developmental disabilities. But sometimes it is the animals who need care. That is where Production Management Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine can assist Sams. Its mobile veterinary team provides field service as far away as 35 miles from Virginia Tech's Blacksb more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on Jan. 7, 2025: * * * Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs * * * Luck Companies, a provider of crushed stone aggregates and environmental performance products, today announced it is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The company will develop new sites in Chester, Edgefield, Saluda and Spartanburg counties and expand its existing sites in Fairfield and more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has hired senior employment lawyer Chelsea Gunning as a director to establish its Labour and Employment Practice in Amsterdam. She joins the firm from A&O Shearman. "Chelsea is a dynamic and highly capable lawyer with a diverse practice," commented Alison Treliving, co-chair of the global Labour & Employment Practice Group. "At a time when demand for employment law support in the Netherl more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, on a pound sterling21 million minority investment in Precise TV, the contextual video AdTech platform driving business outcomes for brands, to support its international expansion. The Squire Patton Boggs team advising LDC was led by partners Ben Squires and Giles Chesher, assisted by Calum Thom, Mojtabavi more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Scott Dempsey has been named president and general manager at WLTX, TEGNA's CBS affiliate serving Columbia, South Carolina, effective today. In his role, Dempsey is responsible for overseeing the station's operations across all platforms, as well as driving results for advertisers. Dempsey was vice presiden more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: Today, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced his legislative priorities and goals for the 2025 General Assembly session. "This year's legislative session presents a critical opportunity for us in Richmond to address pressing issues facing Virginians and deliver real results that positively impact the daily lives of those in the Commonwealth. I remain dedicated more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Academy of Sciences has named Frank Aylward, associate professor of biological sciences, the 2024 Virginia Scientist of the Year in life sciences. This prestigious award is given to Virginia scientists who have accomplished outstanding research over the last five years in life sciences, which includes the fields of biology, botany, and zoology. Aylward's research involves what are known as "giant viruses," w more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Today marks four years since insurrectionists violently assaulted our democracy on January 6, 2021 in an attempt to block the peaceful transfer of power. Today also marks the 2024 presidential election certification. This certification--and anniversary--serve as a reminder of both the fragility and resilience of our democratic institutions, and more importantly, the ongoing need to pro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture at Virginia Tech enrolled over 1,300 farms representing more than 202,000 acres in the first year of a landmark project that incentivizes agricultural producers in four states to adopt climate-smart practices. The project, led by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and funded by a histor more PR

BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: Gov. Justice today delivered $1.8 million in matching funds to the City of Bridgeport to construct multiple turf fields at The Bridge Sports Complex. The fields will serve various turf-related sports, including baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. "I've been to some pretty incredible sporting facilities, but I have to tell you--Bridge Sports Complex is right up there with the more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University is excited to announce a major expansion of its Metro Rate, now extending to every county in Ohio and Pennsylvania. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms the university's dedication to providing students with a high-quality education at a cost that is manageable for families. "West Liberty University is committed to supporting students and families across our region. Expanding t more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Liberty University Foundation issued the following news: The West Liberty University (WLU) Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $20,000 grant from the AEP Foundation to support the creation of the Aviation Active Learning Space/Collaborative Classroom in Main Hall on the WLU campus. This state-of-the-art connected classroom will provide advanced technology to seamlessly link West Liberty University with the Bill Noe Flight School at Marsha more PR