Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to discuss tuition and fees for 2026-27, asks public for comment
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to discuss tuition and fees for 2026-27, asks public for commentThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is set to discuss tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, April 14. VT will also allow the public to comment virtually on Thursday, April 2.
New vaccine could block addictive effects of opioids, Virginia Tech researchers show
Read full article: New vaccine could block addictive effects of opioids, Virginia Tech researchers showA new study from Virginia Tech researchers has shown that a novel vaccine may be able to help block the addictive impacts of opioids.
How do Blacksburg businesses deal with less people during Virginia Tech’s spring break?
Read full article: How do Blacksburg businesses deal with less people during Virginia Tech’s spring break?It is spring break for Virginia Tech students, and most have gone home or on vacation, leaving Blacksburg far less busy. Locals are enjoying the reduced traffic, crowds and better parking, but students are a significant part of the workforce.
Lawal scores 20 in Virginia Tech’s 72-63 win over Boston College
Read full article: Lawal scores 20 in Virginia Tech’s 72-63 win over Boston CollegeTobi Lawal scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Neoklis Avdalas added 15 points and six rebounds, and Virginia Tech got by Boston College, 72-63 on Tuesday night.
Virginia Tech researchers discuss method used to study how cannabis usage impacts driving
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers discuss method used to study how cannabis usage impacts drivingStudying impaired drivers in a real-world setting can be difficult, which makes it harder to gain an understanding of driving under the influence.
Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in Blacksburg
Read full article: Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in BlacksburgIt’s well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals.
Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdownAfter more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security.
Virginia Tech gets back in win column with win over Wake Forest on Senior Day
Read full article: Virginia Tech gets back in win column with win over Wake Forest on Senior DayVirginia Tech snapped a two-game losing streak with an 82-63 victory over Wake Forest on Senior Day Saturday at Cassell Coliseum.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom syle to teens
Read full article: The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom syle to teensThe YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, announced the return of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique.
Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026
Read full article: Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026Generative AI is changing the landscape of academia and how both students and professors approach the classroom. 10 News spoke to three professors at Virginia Tech regarding their opinions on the subject.
How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Southwest VirginiaAs families across the world and Southwest Virginia prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse, one local international market is helping both Asian and non-Asian customers embrace Lunar New Year traditions.
Iconic Blacksburg bar Hokie House secures future through building purchase
Read full article: Iconic Blacksburg bar Hokie House secures future through building purchaseA beloved Virginia Tech institution has secured its future after facing potential closure due to skyrocketing rent costs. Hokie House, a 60-year-old establishment on Main Street, will remain a fixture of Blacksburg’s nightlife after its owners successfully purchased the building.
Virginia Tech students react to Super Bowl LX, halftime show
Read full article: Virginia Tech students react to Super Bowl LX, halftime showThe Seattle Seahawks secured their second Lombardi Trophy with a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, though Virginia Tech students found the game itself somewhat underwhelming.
Virginia Tech expert explains Olympian Lindsey Vonn’s ACL injury, how she is still competing
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert explains Olympian Lindsey Vonn’s ACL injury, how she is still competingFor many athletes, ACL-related injuries can put them out of a sport for long periods of time. Olympian Lindsey Vonn isn’t letting that happen - but how?
Bad Bunny to Make History with First Spanish-Language Super Bowl Halftime Show
Read full article: Bad Bunny to Make History with First Spanish-Language Super Bowl Halftime ShowBad Bunny is set to make history at this year’s Super Bowl as the first predominantly Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime show, sparking both excitement and controversy among viewers worldwide.
New River Valley continues to get snow, freezing cold temperatures
Read full article: New River Valley continues to get snow, freezing cold temperaturesSevere cold temperatures continue to impact daily life in Pulaski County, with Peak Creek in downtown Pulaski nearly frozen over as snow continues to fall in the region.
WATCH: Blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students enjoy snow day
Read full article: WATCH: Blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students enjoy snow dayVirginia Tech students and Blacksburg residents enjoyed their snow day on Sunday and 10 News Reporter Jack Doherty was in Blacksburg and shows you how students and residents spent their day.
Freezing Rain, Sleet & Snow: What causes the Difference?
Read full article: Freezing Rain, Sleet & Snow: What causes the Difference?As this weekend's winter storm makes its way to Southwest Virginia, we are tracking multiple types of wintry precipitation. Learn about how difference types are precipitation are formed and how it affects a forecast!
Shockwave Therapy Offers New Hope for Senior Dogs with Mobility Issues
Read full article: Shockwave Therapy Offers New Hope for Senior Dogs with Mobility IssuesA treatment that began its journey in equine medicine nearly three decades ago is now transforming the lives of senior dogs struggling with mobility issues. Shockwave therapy, which first emerged in Germany’s equine practices in 1996, Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice, has evolved into a promising solution for canine arthritis and tendon injuries.
VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games
Read full article: VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC gamesVirginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
Beloved Blacksburg Restaurant Substation II Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
Read full article: Beloved Blacksburg Restaurant Substation II Returns After Two-Year HiatusA beloved Blacksburg sandwich shop made its highly anticipated return this week, as Substation 2 reopened its doors after a two-year closure, drawing crowds of eager customers and bringing back cherished memories for the Virginia Tech community.
Blacksburg Town Council Faces Public Reaction Over Interim Town Council Selections
Read full article: Blacksburg Town Council Faces Public Reaction Over Interim Town Council SelectionsBlacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.
Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequences
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequencesEarlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuela’s capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, as well as his wife.
New Virginia Bird Atlas opens window into conservation
Read full article: New Virginia Bird Atlas opens window into conservationFor more than a decade, hundreds of volunteers, scientists and conservationists across Virginia have worked together to document the commonwealth’s bird life, according to Virginia Tech officials.
High Wind Warning issued for parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina
Read full article: High Wind Warning issued for parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North CarolinaThe National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of North Carolina, Southwest and Central Virginia and West Virginia on Sunday.
Blacksburg Councilman issues resignation after being found guilty on election fraud charges
Read full article: Blacksburg Councilman issues resignation after being found guilty on election fraud chargesBlacksburg Town Councilman Liam J. Watson announced his resignation from the council after being found guilty on election fraud charges earlier this month.
Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popular
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popularEvery year, holiday rom-coms garner millions of views across all streaming platforms, with some of the most popular ones coming from the Hallmark Channel.
Virginia Tech tackles mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with $1.4M federal grant
Read full article: Virginia Tech tackles mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with $1.4M federal grantVirginia Tech is taking aim at the mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with a new $1.4 million federal grant that will help train the next generation of counselors.
YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrates nearly $900 donation to support Meals on Main program
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrates nearly $900 donation to support Meals on Main programIt’s the season of giving, and the YMCA of Virginia is celebrating a donation of $887.50 from the original University Club of VPI & SU.
Zeppoli’s Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg closing its doors Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.
Read full article: Zeppoli’s Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg closing its doors Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.A cherished restaurant in Blacksburg will soon be permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades of serving the community.
Blacksburg Councilman found guilty on election fraud charges Tuesday
Read full article: Blacksburg Councilman found guilty on election fraud charges TuesdayMonday marked the start of Liam Watson’s trial. The 26-year-old Blacksburg Town Council member is accused of two counts of election fraud and one count of illegally voting in an election during the November 2023 elections.
Virginia Tech Athletics department receives record setting $20 million donation
Read full article: Virginia Tech Athletics department receives record setting $20 million donationVirginia Tech officials announced Monday that it’s athletic department received an anonymous $20 million donation, the largest gift made to Hokie sports.
Snow ends, but the threat for black ice remains
Read full article: Snow ends, but the threat for black ice remains10 News’s Weather Authority update: Snow showers are tapering off across Southwest and Central Virginia, but a bitter cold night is expected with the risk of slick roads. Find out how long the chill will last and what to expect in the days ahead.
Snow day brings Montgomery County community together
Read full article: Snow day brings Montgomery County community togetherMontgomery County residents and Virginia Tech students made the most of another snow day Monday as winter weather forced the closure of public schools and university classes for the second time in less than a week.
Virginia Tech’s cadets vs. civilians snowball fight returns
Read full article: Virginia Tech’s cadets vs. civilians snowball fight returnsA time-honored snow day tradition returned to Virginia Tech on Friday! Hundreds of students took to the drillfield in another cadets vs. civilians snowball fight at the college.
Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of food
Read full article: Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of foodDarin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to Foxridge fire victims
Read full article: Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to Foxridge fire victimsPC Land Electronic Repair in Blacksburg is extending its support after a devastating fire displaced more than 65 families and residents at Foxridge Apartments.
Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passing
Read full article: Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passingVirginia Tech will honor the legacy of acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni with a new immersive exhibit debuting Dec. 9, the anniversary of her passing.
VSP investigating after Blacksburg police officer fatally hits pedestrian while responding to call, victim identified
Read full article: VSP investigating after Blacksburg police officer fatally hits pedestrian while responding to call, victim identifiedVirginia State Police is investigating after a Blacksburg police officer hit and killed a pedestrian while responding to a call, according to the police department.
Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damage
Read full article: Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damageFire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at the Foxridge Apartment Complex in Blacksburg, late Monday night.
WATCH: Virginia Tech Dean of Science hosts students for Thanksgiving Dinner
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech Dean of Science hosts students for Thanksgiving DinnerFor the fourth year in a row, Virginia Tech’s dean of science, Kevin Pitts, is hosting an open invitation Thanksgiving. Truly embodying the spirit of the holiday and the university’s motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve.
Town of Blacksburg to begin deer culling operations
Read full article: Town of Blacksburg to begin deer culling operationsThe Town of Blacksburg announced that the police department, along with the approval of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will be conducting deer culling operations over the next few months.
Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest VirginiaSmithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need.
The Little Bookworm: Honoring the dream of owner’s husband
Read full article: The Little Bookworm: Honoring the dream of owner’s husbandThe Little Bookworm in downtown Blacksburg is not just a typical bookstore. Its goal is to nurture a love of reading for children and offer employment to adults with disabilities.
How a Virginia Tech graduate student is helping support a dwindling Southern Appalachia species
Read full article: How a Virginia Tech graduate student is helping support a dwindling Southern Appalachia speciesWhat was once an everyday sight around our region is gradually vanishing before our eyes, but a graduate student at Virginia Tech is researching if a species of tree that used to be common in Southern Appalachia can thrive in the area again.
Blacksburg Partnership to lead initiative to revitalize downtown area with 5-year action plan
Read full article: Blacksburg Partnership to lead initiative to revitalize downtown area with 5-year action planThe Town of Blacksburg announced earlier this month that the town would unite with the Blacksburg Partnership, Virginia Tech and Downtown Blacksburg Inc to begin a strategic downtown development plan.
Virginia Tech students react to James Franklin hire
Read full article: Virginia Tech students react to James Franklin hireAfter weeks of rumors and speculation, on Wednesday, it became official: James Franklin is the latest head football coach for Virginia Tech. The news has brought a lot of excitement to students who have not had much in the past few years.
WATCH: Virginia Tech to welcome new head coach James Franklin
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech to welcome new head coach James FranklinJames Franklin, the new head coach for the Virginia Tech football team, is scheduled to be formally introduced to the Hokie nation during a press conference at 10 a.m., today, November 19.
Virginia Tech professor hosts potluck, challenging students to create dishes featuring invasive species
Read full article: Virginia Tech professor hosts potluck, challenging students to create dishes featuring invasive speciesWe all know about invasive species, especially as spotted lanternflies impacted much of our area throughout the summer. Luckily, a Virginia Tech professor is getting creative while teaching students at the school about invasive species.
Virginia tech students react to hiring of James Franklin as new head football coach
Read full article: Virginia tech students react to hiring of James Franklin as new head football coachStudents across Virginia Tech’s campus celebrated Monday following the announcement of James Franklin as the university’s next head football coach, viewing the high-profile hire as a potential turning point for the struggling program.
WATCH: Virginia Tech students protest school’s decision to roll back DEI programs
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech students protest school’s decision to roll back DEI programsIn Blacksburg, Monday afternoon, approximately 40 Virginia Tech students and residents protested the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors’ decision to roll back DEI programs, specifically the dissolution of the Ujima and Lavender House Living Learning Communities.
Affordable housing coming to Blacksburg
Read full article: Affordable housing coming to BlacksburgHousing in Blacksburg has been a problem for years — so much so that in the recent mayoral election, both candidates highlighted housing in their campaigns. But today, Community Housing Partners broke ground on a new affordable housing neighborhood.
YMCA at Virginia Tech opens Corner Market early amid SNAP disruptions
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech opens Corner Market early amid SNAP disruptionsThe YMCA at Virginia Tech is launching its Corner Market initiative ahead of schedule to help address a food insecurity crisis caused by recent disruptions in SNAP benefits.
