Rural hospital concerns, Virginia Tech funding impact, AI growth & new ROA flights — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/8/26
Today’s Roanoke Valley’s Morning News takes a closer look at the impact of Virginia Tech’s record-setting donation and what it could mean for the university’s future. We also report on financial pressures facing rural hospitals in Virginia, growing artificial intelligence adoption in Montgomery County and across the Commonwealth, and how state officials are encouraging residents to prepare for hurricane season. Plus updates on the redistricting battle, expanded air service at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport, Valley Metro’s proposed fare changes, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, local weather, high…
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