Tim Sands. Photo courtesy of VT Marty Gordon NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com Virginia Tech President Tim Sands has announced his retirement after 12 years at the helm of the university. Sands said it is the right time to begin the process of stepping aside and provide the next president the opportunity to “take the baton at full stride” and continue the university's significant growth and momentum. After a career dedicated to the advancement of science and the impact of public higher education, Virginia...