Virginia Tech to close on Labor Day, make way for football traffic

For the first time in recent memory Virginia Tech and all its state locations will be closed on Labor Day, university President Timothy Sands announced Monday. “Frankly, I have found it odd that Virginia Tech holds classes on this important national holiday, unlike many other major universities where it is not a class day,” Sands wrote in a letter to the campus community. Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Login Choose an online service. 1 *Best Deal* 7-Day Home Delivery Plus Digital Acces $15.47 for 30 days NEW SUBSCRIBERS: You’ll get delivery of The Roanoke Times every day and access to all of our digital content, including roanoke.com and the eTimes at no additional charge. The first month’s payment for your All Access package will be billed immediately to your credit card by PayPalPro, and you will receive instant digital access. Home delivery of the newspaper will begin within three to five business days, and The Roanoke Times will contact you to arrange future payment. 2 Weekend (Fri-Sun) Home Delivery Plus Digital $14.08 for 30 days NEW SUBSCRIBERS: As a weekend subscriber, you’ll get the paper three days a week plus digital access for $14.08 per month for the first month. Digital access includes unlimited access to roanoke.com and the eTimes. …

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