Floods are one of the most common severe weather events in Southwest Virginia, but they can also be some of the hardest to predict.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of our region and just south of us in North Carolina.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech announced a $1,520 donation from the University Club of VPI & SU to support its Meals On Main (MOM) program.

A new ally in the fight against lanternflies has recently been discovered.

Ten Washington County High School students were injured while touring Virginia Tech after falling through a grate, Virginia Tech said.

Nearly 100 campers gathered this week for Virginia Tech’s annual Mike Young basketball camp, learning from players like Jaden Schutt, Tobi Lawal, and the great Ace Custis, whose jersey hangs among the few retired in Cassell Coliseum.

Virginia Tech football players are known for making big plays on the field, but today they made an even bigger impact off of it. The team traded shoulder pads for power tools to help meet a basic need for local kids. Today’s mission didn’t involve a playbook—just lumber, tools, and a whole lot of Hokie hustle.

Colleges and universities are encouraging international students to return to campus early this summer — or to not leave the U.S. at all.

Virginia Tech Police Department announced they are investigating an attempted abduction that took place on West Campus Drive on Wednesday.

Descendants of enslaved honor legacy, educate, and connect generations through upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

Virginia Tech honored the life and memory of longtime professor and well-regard poet Nikki Giovanni today at the appropriately titled “Black Love is Black Wealth: A Celebration of the Life and Works of Nikki Giovanni.”

Virginia Tech Announced on Wednesday that they have renamed the Moss Arts Center to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.

A team of Virginia Tech faculty and students is helping people understand the late Nikki Giovanni’s poems in a new and immersive way, seven months after the poet and retired English professor’s passing.

A partnership between Roanoke County and Virginia Tech engineering students has yielded significant cost savings in waste collection operations through innovative use of sensor technology and data analysis.

PH’s Sam Dowdy, Roanoke Catholic’s Addison Becker awarded B’Nai B’Rith scholarships

New research from Virginia Tech shows that bed bugs are likely the first human pest.

Virginia Tech to have at least three night games in Lane Stadium.

It’s a beautiful late Spring day and the trail to McAfee Knob is getting lots of foot traffic.

Christiansburg’s Devin Carter headlines Virginia Tech’s 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The VCU transfer led the team in points, rebounds and more in the 2024-25 season.

Hokies fall to the Clemson Tigers 6-1.

With summer on the horizon, more people are likely getting ready to fire up the grill, host parties, and spend time with friends and family.

Virginia Tech falls to Alabama in NCAA regional final, season ends in Tuscaloosa

NCAA REGIONALS: Hokies and Flames advance to final, Virginia’s season ends in elimination game

Hokies had just enough offense Friday night to even the series

Virginia falls to North Florida, faces elimination Saturday.

Thousands of Virginia Tech students attended the 2025 commencement ceremony in Lane Stadium on Friday!

Cavaliers scored 9 runs combined in the 8th and 9th innings.

Virginia Tech is making a quick turnaround — from hosting a massive rock concert to preparing for one of the university’s most important milestones.

This Friday, more than 6,000 Hokies will cross the stage during Virginia Tech’s spring commencement. Including Tyler Krupnik, a senior majoring in geography with minors in meteorology and climate and society, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.

McMillan has garnered plenty of honors in her senior season, including ACC Player of the Year

The 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game between Virginia Tech and South Carolina will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31

Metallica was just in town and this week is graduation; that means for the past two weeks businesses in the town of Blacksburg have been busy.

Virginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies for the main campus begin on May 14, and thousands of students are set to graduate over the week.

DANCING ON THE DIAMOND: Three area softball teams heading to NCAA tournament

Corn earworms are one of the most economically harmful pests in North America, and they can quickly become resistant to common insecticides. However, researchers at Virginia Tech are testing a new method to curb the negative impact of the pest: utilizing a type of fungus.

Tigers scored 8 runs in the sixth inning for the 10-9 victory.

After closing down following the owner’s retirement in 2023, Sub Station II is returning to Blacksburg in fall 2025!

Emma Lemley allowed just one hit in the Hokies victory.

The Hokies eclipsed 40 wins as they approach the ACC Tournament

A new chapter is underway for the Catholic Church, as many are calling the election of Pope Leo XIV a historic moment. The newly elected pope is the first to be born in the United States.

In the early ’90s, two Virginia Tech students connected over their love for Metallica — all thanks to a t-shirt. Now, decades later, they’re back where it all began, gearing up for the band’s concert on campus Wednesday.

Here is something fun, Hokie fans made an impact during Wednesday night’s Metallica concert, literally.

The countdown is on for fans as Metallica will be rocking Lane Stadium Wednesday night. But the party started long before the gates opened.

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Locals Eden Bigham and Jade Hylton of UVA named First-Team All-ACC selections.

10 News Anchor John Appicello sat down with sports legend Frank Beamer about the origin of Virginia Tech’s cherished tradition of playing “Enter Sandman” by Metallica as the football team’s entrance.

Ahead of the 2025 ACC Softball Tournament, Brooke and Eric have a Bonus Episode featuring Virginia Tech’s Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan.

Blacksburg is getting ready to go off to never-never land as about 100,000 fans prepare to rock out with Metallica at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium

Southwest Virginia is getting ready for a concert like no other with Metallica coming to play at Lane Stadium tonight, and everyone, especially first-time fans, are more than excited to watch them play.

Metalheads, Metallica diehards and Virginia Tech students are more than ready to welcome the legendary metal band to Blacksburg

Virginia Tech released a map and a list of parking impacts for Wednesday night’s Metallica show.

Students at Virginia Tech are gearing up for Struttin’ for Paws—an adoption fashion show happening May 8.

The Virginia Tech Alumni Association is holding a pre-show celebration before Metallica rocks the stage in Lane Stadium.

Metallica is set to take the stage in Blacksburg this Wednesday, with nearly 100,000 fans expected to converge on the town for the highly anticipated concert.

Metallica is set to rock Blacksburg this Wednesday, with an estimated almost 100,000 fans expected to flood the town for the highly anticipated concert.

#15 Virginia Tech avoids the sweep, beats #9 Florida State on Sunday

#15 Virginia Tech drops second game to #9 Florida State

Virginia Tech's S.A.F.E. Club is hosting the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on May 4 to raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote mental health support.

Virginia Tech is putting itself on the map. A new ranking shows that it is among the top 100 universities worldwide, as well as the top 50 in the U.S.

They are trained professionals who give high-quality care, and they look cute while doing it.

It’s almost time to start jumping! Excitement is in the air as Hokie Nation gears up for a Metallica concert.

Two student organizations at Virginia Tech - Hillel at Virginia Tech and VT4Palestine - held different events today displaying their religious and political viewpoints.

Spring has sprung, and for some, that might mean exploring what outdoor attractions our beautiful region has to offer, from gardens to trails.

No. 14 Virginia Tech shuts out Cal, look to sweep series Sunday

Hokies got their lone NFL draft pick of 2025 with running back Bhayshul Tuten on Saturday.

After months of restoration and rebuilding, The River Course at Virginia Tech is officially teeing up for its grand re-opening on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m.

A 19-year-old Virginia Tech freshman died Saturday, April 19, after an automobile crash in West Virginia, according to the University.

Pope Francis’s funeral is set for Saturday, and after that, the process to select a new pope begins.

Virginia Tech’s YMCA is holding an event to celebrate Healthy Kids Day in Blacksburg on Saturday, April 26.

A new Virginia Tech research study revealed a gene mutation in bed bugs that may have contributed to their insecticide resistance.

The death of Pope Francis has shaken Catholics worldwide, including at Virginia Tech.

The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts will be presenting an adaptation of “Little Women,” the famed novel by Louisa May Alcott, from April 23 - 26

The twins who graduated Salem High School will look to finish their college careers elsewhere.

Panthers beat the Hokies 7-6 in walk-off fashion Thursday night.

Virginia Tech held its day of remembrance Wednesday, it has been 18 years since 32 people were killed in a mass shooting at Virginia Tech.

April 16, 2007 will forever be a day we were all Hokies.18 years later, the tragedy is still a defining memory for Southwest Virginia and Hokie Nation.

On Saturday, 36 Warm Hearth Village residents, family members, volunteers and staff walked 3.2 miles through the Village in remembrance of those lost in the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy.

The Virginia Tech community is coming together to honor the 32 lives lost in the tragic campus shooting on April 16, 2007.

Butterfly populations in America are declining at an alarming rate.

This summer, Virginia Tech will celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned poet and former Virginia Tech professor, the late Nikki Giovanni.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in commemoration of the 32 people who tragically lost their lives in the Virginia Tech mass shooting on April 16, 2005.

Hokies softball gets fourth consecutive ACC series sweep with 15-1 win over Notre Dame

Hokies extend win streak to 16 and officially clinch a spot in the ACC Softball Tournament.

Hundreds of people took part in this year’s Run in Remembrance at Virginia Tech.

12 Virginia Tech students will be honoring Daniel Foster, the late Blacksburg-based luthier, with a stringed concert utilizing instruments he made.

This week, seven international students from Virginia Tech and two alumni had their visas revoked. In a letter from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, the students were informed that their Student and Exchange Visitor Information Records had been revoked and terminated, meaning they must leave the U.S. immediately.

After a new study at Virginia Tech, some professionals have identified hantavirus as having “pandemic potential.”

On Saturday, Hokies and community members will come together in solidarity for the 2025 Day of Remembrance to honor the lives tragically lost on April 16, 2007.

Timothy Sands, the current president of Virginia Tech, issued a statement on Thursday regarding multiple students who have had their legal status revoked.

Hokies Bre Peck becomes program leader in homeruns and RBI’s

Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech is collaborating with Giles County Public Schools to host Music Monday, an event designed for the county’s preschool students.

The Big Event started in 2002 with a few hundred volunteers. Over the years, as many as 9,000 volunteers have helped with the effort.

Emma Lemley racked up 9 strikeouts in the Wednesday night victory.

"One of our philosophies is adaptability and being able to mold what they're good at," said Siefkes.

This year, Virginia Tech’s Cornerstone Alumni teamed up with Brandon Oaks to supply personal grooming packages for Roanoke City Public School students who are low-income, homeless or housing insecure.

Carilion Clinic has opened registration for its annual summer camps, offering a variety of programs for children and teens.

Virginia Tech students will see a 2.9 percent increase in their tuition for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, following approval from the Board of Visitors earlier this week.

"I feel like I've been waiting on this moment for years now," said Hokies wide receiver Ali Jennings.