Blacksburg PD crime analyst named to Montgomery County Chamber’s 40 Under 40 list
Read full article: Blacksburg PD crime analyst named to Montgomery County Chamber’s 40 Under 40 listA Blacksburg Police Department crime analyst is getting public recognition for work that usually happens behind the scenes.
Dogs could help in the fight against spotted lanternflies, Virginia Tech study finds
Read full article: Dogs could help in the fight against spotted lanternflies, Virginia Tech study findsMany spotted lanternfly eggs have hatched around the commonwealth, with 2026 set to have another summer filled with the invasive species. However, a new study from Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has found that dogs could help in the fight against the pest.
Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipient
Read full article: Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipientAs the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion approaches, a group of Virginia Tech cadets is helping ensure the bravery and sacrifice of World War II is not reduced to a few textbook paragraphs.
Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors College
Read full article: Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors CollegeTens of millions of dollars are headed to Hokie Nation. Virginia Tech has received its largest commitment ever: $75 million.
High School Soccer: Auburn, Blacksburg claim region championships
Read full article: High School Soccer: Auburn, Blacksburg claim region championshipsWednesday night saw two local boys soccer teams claim region titles, as Auburn boys soccer took home the 1C title with a 4-2 win over Galax while Blacksburg completed an unbeaten season with a 3-0 win over Charlottesville in the 4D final.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence halls
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence hallsVirginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has voted to keep the university’s living-learning communities intact, ending months of speculation over their future on campus.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice Rector
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice RectorThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced that it had met on Tuesday and discussed a wide variety of topics, including electing a new Rector and Vice Rector.
High School Soccer: Cave Spring, Hidden Valley girls to square off, Blacksburg boys win thriller
Read full article: High School Soccer: Cave Spring, Hidden Valley girls to square off, Blacksburg boys win thrillerHidden Valley girls soccer took down Abingdon 6-2 while Cave Spring defeated William Byrd 8-0. Blacksburg boys soccer battled Jefferson Forest and it was the Bruins who came out on top in overtime, 2-1.
Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium move
Read full article: Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium moveA Montgomery County judge has denied two requests filed by families seeking to temporarily stop Virginia Tech from relocating the University Columbarium.
Family Fights Virginia Tech Plan To Move Loved Ones’ Remains
Read full article: Family Fights Virginia Tech Plan To Move Loved Ones’ RemainsA major change at Virginia Tech is raising questions as the university plans to relocate the remains of 61 people from its columbarium to another location on campus to make room for new development.
Commonwealth’s Attorney won’t pursue charges in deadly crash involving Virginia Tech student
Read full article: Commonwealth’s Attorney won’t pursue charges in deadly crash involving Virginia Tech studentThe Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney has confirmed that no criminal charges will be pursued in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash involving a Virginia Tech student back in December.
Army Veteran reflects on Virginia Tech parachute incident and mental health advocacy
Read full article: Army Veteran reflects on Virginia Tech parachute incident and mental health advocacyWhen retired Army Master Sergeant Pasha Palanker found himself dangling from the Lane Stadium scoreboard before a Virginia Tech football game, he had no idea his near-miss landing would capture national attention.
Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina Wednesday
Read full article: Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina WednesdayThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg was arrested in North Carolina on Wednesday.
Gov. Spanberger delivers keynote at Virginia Tech’s 154th commencement
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger delivers keynote at Virginia Tech’s 154th commencementVirginia Tech’s 154th graduating class celebrated commencement Friday in Lane Stadium, capping years of hard work with a keynote address from Gov. Abigail Spanberger — and one final jump to “Enter Sandman.”
Canvas outage disrupts Virginia Tech reading day, raises data breach concerns
Read full article: Canvas outage disrupts Virginia Tech reading day, raises data breach concernsA cyberattack on the education platform Canvas disrupted reading day at Virginia Tech on May 7, affecting more than 8,000 schools — including several in Virginia — and forcing students to navigate finals week without access to course materials, notes, or assignments.
Virginia Tech showcases VR, robots, and drones to improve construction safety
Read full article: Virginia Tech showcases VR, robots, and drones to improve construction safetyConstruction workers in the United States have been dying on the job at a rate of more than 1,000 per year since 2016, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training. Virginia Tech researchers and industry partners are working to change that.
Blacksburg woman charged with homicide after investigation into death of mother, officials say
Read full article: Blacksburg woman charged with homicide after investigation into death of mother, officials sayThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 55-year-old woman after an investigation into the death of a 78-year-old Blacksburg resident Mary McMahan.
Virginia Tech students step away from screens for World Digital Wellness Day
Read full article: Virginia Tech students step away from screens for World Digital Wellness DayWith finals week closing in, Virginia Tech students are dealing with the pressure of exams, move-outs and the next stage of their lives. On Thursday, Hokie Wellness gave them a reason to put the phone down and step outside.
Virginia Tech to expand global reach with planned land purchase in Canada
Read full article: Virginia Tech to expand global reach with planned land purchase in CanadaVirginia Tech is set to expand its global research footprint with the planned purchase of land in Canada, where it will conduct studies and gather data on the Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond — and a mission
Read full article: Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond — and a missionEight months after a living liver transplant, Rhonda Whaling says she is feeling more like herself again — with more energy, a brighter outlook and a new appreciation for the donor who made it possible. Both women said they hope their experience encourages others to learn about organ donation and consider signing up.
Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101
Read full article: Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101Former “Today” show co-anchor Hoda Kotb returned to Virginia Tech Monday, revisiting the campus where she studied journalism and meeting with students who have been testing her new wellness app, Joy 101.
Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026
Read full article: Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026Virginia Tech is navigating a sweeping leadership transition at the top, with both its president and athletic director set to leave before the 2026 fall semester begins.
Only in the New River: The river’s rarest residents
Read full article: Only in the New River: The river’s rarest residentsIt’s undisputedly the oldest river on the continent, according to the NPCA, and arguably one of the oldest globally. There are eight endemic species of fish in the New River, which means they cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Gov. Spanberger to deliver 2026 Virginia Tech commencement address
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger to deliver 2026 Virginia Tech commencement addressGov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the commencement address for Virginia Tech’s Class of 2026, continuing the university’s tradition of inviting newly inaugurated Virginia governors to speak at graduation.
Students react after skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard during spring game
Read full article: Students react after skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard during spring gameA skydiver carrying the American flag crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s spring game Saturday, leaving him suspended above the concrete below and sending a jolt of fear through the crowd.
Man rescued after parachuting into Lane Stadium video board during Virginia Tech 2026 Spring Football Game
Read full article: Man rescued after parachuting into Lane Stadium video board during Virginia Tech 2026 Spring Football GameA man was rescued after a pregame ceremony went awry at Lane Stadium on Saturday.
Virginia Tech spring game draws fans, families for first look at James Franklin era
Read full article: Virginia Tech spring game draws fans, families for first look at James Franklin eraVT celebrates Spring family weekend while fans get a first look at Hokies under new coach James Franklin at spring game
‘We remember’: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedy
Read full article: ‘We remember’: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedyOn Thursday, April 16, Hokie Nation and community members will gather to honor and remember the lives lost on April 16, 2007, 19 years ago today.
Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of Remembrance
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of RemembranceGovernor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday issued for all flags of the United States and Virginia to be flown at half-staff on Thursday for Virginia Tech’s Day of Remembrance
From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia Tech
Read full article: From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia TechFrom Studio 1A to Southwest Virginia -- Hoda Kotb taps the Hokies to help her with her new wellness App, Joy 101. "I was like, who can try it out to see what things we need to work on, what things are really good, and I thought, how about my people at Virginia Tech?”
Virginia wildfire risk grows as April drought and early heat combine
Read full article: Virginia wildfire risk grows as April drought and early heat combineThe first two weeks of April have been unusually dry across Virginia, and an early heatwave this week is making conditions worse — and potentially dangerous.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic year
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic yearVirginia Tech officials announced Tuesday that the board approved a 2.9% increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years
Read full article: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 yearsVirginia Tech President Tim Sands announced he will step down in the coming months after 12 years leading the university, a departure that caught many Hokies off guard and drew reactions from Virginia’s top elected officials.
Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officials
Read full article: Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officialsA Giles County man has been arrested recently on charges of attempting to possess with intent to distribute dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and distributing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), powerful psychedelic drugs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia.
Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankings
Read full article: Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankingsVirginia Tech announced Wednesday that it had received both international and national recognition after earning high marks in the latest rankings release by both U.S. News World Report and Quacquarelli Symonds.
Virginia Tech awarded $1.65 Million in federal grants for health research
Read full article: Virginia Tech awarded $1.65 Million in federal grants for health researchVirginia Tech has been awarded $1.65 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance critical health research.
Foxridge fire survivors share trauma, hope as ruined building faces demolition
Read full article: Foxridge fire survivors share trauma, hope as ruined building faces demolitionMore than four months after a massive fire tore through the 3400 building at Foxridge Apartment Complex, the people who lived there are still picking up the pieces — and now they’re running out of time.
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host Blacksburg’s first “Make Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run”
Read full article: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host Blacksburg’s first “Make Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run”A new event in Southwest Virginia aims to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer while bringing the community together.
Virginia Tech experts break down Meta, Youtube court losses, possibility of appeal
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts break down Meta, Youtube court losses, possibility of appealOn March 25, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Youtube “liable for harms to children using their services. Another case in New Mexico found Meta knowingly harmed the mental health of children. Here's what Virginia Tech experts have to say about these cases.
FIRST Robotics Competition hosted at Blacksburg High School
Read full article: FIRST Robotics Competition hosted at Blacksburg High SchoolThirty teams from across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. are competing this weekend at Blacksburg High School in a regional robotics competition — and organizers say the real goal goes beyond winning.
Another wave of “No Kings” protests draw hundreds across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Another wave of “No Kings” protests draw hundreds across Southwest VirginiaHundreds of people turned out across Southwest Virginia on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement, with demonstrations held in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg and more.
Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics Competition
Read full article: Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics CompetitionBlacksburg High School will host a regional robotics competition Saturday, bringing together 30 teams from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to compete in the school’s gymnasium.
Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment vote
Read full article: Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment voteWith hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.
Blacksburg prepares for retail cannabis market as governor eyes bill signing
Read full article: Blacksburg prepares for retail cannabis market as governor eyes bill signingBlacksburg Town Council is taking its first formal steps toward regulating retail cannabis sales, voting tonight on a resolution that would direct staff to begin revising zoning and tax rules governing where marijuana, tobacco and hemp can be sold in town.
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 style to teens
Read full article: The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom style 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.
