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PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >>
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Tech has established a new Center for Drug Discovery to accelerate research that could lead to new treatments for a host of diseases.
The Blacksburg school says officials envision the center will be a major force in drug discovery and delivery in the U.S. The center is housed in the College of Science.
Among the diseases that the university says it will research treatments for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diseases of the central nervous system, and parasitic diseases such as malaria.
Center director David Kingston says that the role of universities in the field of drug discovery research is important as major pharmaceutical companies downsize.
Officials say the center's principal participants have more than $29 million in combined current research support.
