Blacksburgโs PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to Foxridge fire victims
Read full article: Blacksburgโs 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.
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.
No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game
Read full article: No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title gameJโMari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game. Taylor ran for 80 yards and a score and quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and ran for an 8-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies for just the second time in the last 21 meetings between the schools. The Hokies got a 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Shamarius Peterkin with 4:20 left to play.
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 Techโs dean of science, Kevin Pitts, is hosting an open invitation Thanksgiving. Truly embodying the spirit of the holiday and the universityโs motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve.
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.
It's tiebreaker time: A guide to the conference championship game scenarios in every FBS league
Read full article: It's tiebreaker time: A guide to the conference championship game scenarios in every FBS leagueWith one week remaining, almost every conference title game spot is still up for grabs across the FBS.
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.
Virginia Tech preaches alignment as James Franklin is introduced as football coach
Read full article: Virginia Tech preaches alignment as James Franklin is introduced as football coachJames Franklin got his first taste of Virginia Techโs โEnter Sandmanโ tradition as he walked into Cassell Coliseum for his introductory press conference.
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 Techโs campus celebrated Monday following the announcement of James Franklin as the universityโs next head football coach, viewing the high-profile hire as a potential turning point for the struggling program.
WATCH: Virginia Tech students protest schoolโs decision to roll back DEI programs
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech students protest schoolโs decision to roll back DEI programsIn Blacksburg, Monday afternoon, approximately 40 Virginia Tech students and residents protested the Virginia Tech Board of Visitorsโ decision to roll back DEI programs, specifically the dissolution of the Ujima and Lavender House Living Learning Communities.
James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech's coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him
Read full article: James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech's coach, just over a month after Penn State fired himJames Franklin has been hired as Virginia Techโs football coach, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State.
Done deal: James Franklin tabbed as next Virginia Tech football coach
Read full article: Done deal: James Franklin tabbed as next Virginia Tech football coachAfter weeks of speculation, whispers and rumors--Hokie Nation can now breathe a sigh of relief. Virginia Tech has officially named James Franklin as the next head coach for Hokies football, per Pete Thamel at ESPN.
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.
Virginia Tech Center for the Arts hosts โThe Great Warโ
Read full article: Virginia Tech Center for the Arts hosts โThe Great WarโThe Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is currently hosting a one-of-a-kind show called โThe Great War.โ The Dutch Company Hotel Modern blends theater, visual arts, animation, film and music to reconstruct scenes from WWI.
National Ground Game makes stop at Virginia Tech
Read full article: National Ground Game makes stop at Virginia TechTurning Point USA, the political organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, visited Blacksburg in September 2025. In response, National Ground Game, which promotes itself as the counter to TPUSA, held an event at Virginia Tech just prior to Election Day.
Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victory
Read full article: Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victoryIsaac Brown rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving late with a leg injury and Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech. Miller Moss added a touchdown pass for the Cardinals, who rallied Saturday from a 16-7 halftime deficit to win their third straight game.
Head Start Program fears funding pause amidst government shutdown
Read full article: Head Start Program fears funding pause amidst government shutdownThe federal Head Start Program could have their funding cut off due to the ongoing government shutdown. An expert from Virginia Tech says the consequences could be far-reaching.
Virginia Tech leads $40 million project to develop clean air systems
Read full article: Virginia Tech leads $40 million project to develop clean air systemsA Virginia Tech-led initiative aims to revolutionize indoor air quality monitoring through a $40 million, five-year project called BRAVE (Bio Aerosol Risk Assessment Intervention Engineering), funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
Elizabeth Kitley returns to Virginia Tech as the assistant to the head coach for external operations
Read full article: Elizabeth Kitley returns to Virginia Tech as the assistant to the head coach for external operationsFormer Virginia Tech basketball star and alumna Elizabeth Kitley is making her way back to Hokie Nation.
Preliminary hearing held for Virginia Tech student accused of assaulting police at a hospital
Read full article: Preliminary hearing held for Virginia Tech student accused of assaulting police at a hospitalA preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Virginia Tech student who has been in federal custody for more than two months.
Virginia Tech Forestry Expert Shares His Favorite Fall Drives Across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Virginia Tech Forestry Expert Shares His Favorite Fall Drives Across Southwest VirginiaEach fall, the mountains surrounding Southwest Virginia come alive with brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows โ and according to one Virginia Tech forestry expert, this yearโs show is shaping up to be spectacular.
YMCA at Virginia Tech to host second Empty Bowls event to fight hunger
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech to host second Empty Bowls event to fight hungerTonight, the YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting its second Empty Bowls event to raise awareness and funds for Meals on Main, an initiative supporting children facing food insecurity in the New River Valley. ๐ฒ
Hosley and King shine as No. 13 Georgia Tech starts strong and rolls to 35-20 win over Virginia Tech
Read full article: Hosley and King shine as No. 13 Georgia Tech starts strong and rolls to 35-20 win over Virginia TechMalachi Hosley ran for 129 yards with a touchdown, Haynes King had two scoring runs and No. 13 Georgia Tech used a strong start to beat short-handed Virginia Tech 35-20. Georgia Tech has won its first six games for the first time since 2011. The Yellow Jackets scored the gameโs first 18 points. King led Georgia Tech as he completed 20 of 24 passes for 213 yards with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Malik Rutherford and added 52 rushing yards with scoring runs of 26 and 2 yards. Virginia Tech listed 20 players as out due to injuries.
Students react to VT closing two on-campus Living-Learning Communities
Read full article: Students react to VT closing two on-campus Living-Learning CommunitiesVirginia Tech (VT) announced in September that it would no longer be offering two of their Living-Learning Communities (LLC) starting in the Fall of 2026. According to the universityโs website, the Lavender House LLC is geared toward the universityโs LGBTQ+ students. The Ujima LLC is for students pursuing Africana studies.
Virginia Tech Foundation considers selling historic Hotel Roanoke
Read full article: Virginia Tech Foundation considers selling historic Hotel RoanokeThe Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the possibility of selling the historic Hotel Roanoke, a landmark that has been in the city for over a century.
Virginia Tech coming under fire for eliminating two living-learning communities
Read full article: Virginia Tech coming under fire for eliminating two living-learning communitiesVirginia Tech plans to eliminate living-learning communities (LLCs) on campus: the Ujima House for Africana studies and the Lavender House for LGBTQ+ students, starting fall 2026.
Virginia Tech announces search committee members for next head football coach
Read full article: Virginia Tech announces search committee members for next head football coachOn Friday, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced the formation and lineup of the universityโs search committee to find the next head coach for the Hokies.
VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitiveness
Read full article: VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitivenessVirginia Techโs Board of Visitors has approved a $229 million investment plan over four years to elevate the universityโs athletic programs within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Cardboard boxes possibly an indicator of recession
Read full article: Cardboard boxes possibly an indicator of recessionMany have heard and are concerned about the possibility of the United States economy going into a recession, and some experts are looking at the cardboard box industry to project what may be coming.
Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime
Read full article: Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtimeChandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.
Turning Point USA rally draws crowds, protests at Virginia Tech
Read full article: Turning Point USA rally draws crowds, protests at Virginia TechTwo weeks after Charlie Kirkโs assassination in Utah, conservative figures Megyn Kelly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin gathered at Virginia Tech to honor his legacy and address students.
Virginia Tech named Top-25 Public University in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Read full article: Virginia Tech named Top-25 Public University in U.S. News & World Report rankingsVirginia Tech was ranked and tied for No. 51 overall in the National Universities class and tied for No. 21 among Top Public Schools in the National Universities class in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday.
Turning Point USA to host American Comeback Tour stop at Virginia Tech
Read full article: Turning Point USA to host American Comeback Tour stop at Virginia TechUp to 3,000 people are expected to pack into Burruss Hall Auditorium at Virginia Tech on Wednesday night for the next stop on the American Comeback Tour, hosted by the schoolโs chapter of Turning Point USA.
Gov. Youngkin, journalist Megyn Kelly to speak at Turning Point USA event at Virginia Tech
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin, journalist Megyn Kelly to speak at Turning Point USA event at Virginia TechTurning Point USA, the group founded by Charlie Kirk, is set to host an event tomorrow night at Burruss Hall.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budget
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budgetThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet in a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 30, where the board will consider a four-year athletics budget adjustment that would position the universityโs athletics program to compete with the top programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), according to officials.
Virginia Tech sophomore starts foundation to assist Carilion Clinicโs new Cancer Center
Read full article: Virginia Tech sophomore starts foundation to assist Carilion Clinicโs new Cancer CenterOne Virginia Tech student is channeling grief into giving. Sophomore Conner Price is hosting a fundraiser in honor of his late father, with proceeds going to Carilion Clinicโs new Cancer Center. 10 News sat down with him to learn how heโs creating a legacy of hope for others battling cancer.
WATCH: Hokies participate in Hokie Way Service Day with Feeding Southwest Virginia
Read full article: WATCH: Hokies participate in Hokie Way Service Day with Feeding Southwest VirginiaSeptember is Hunger Action Month, and on Thursday, Virginia Tech students, athletes, and alumni gathered at Feeding Southwest Virginiaโs Salem warehouse for the annual Hokie Way Service Day.
Virginia Tech faces financial hurdles following firing of head coach Brent Pry
Read full article: Virginia Tech faces financial hurdles following firing of head coach Brent PryThe firing of Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry could present some significant financial hurdles for the university.
Virginia Tech outlines next steps following firing of head football coach Brent Pry
Read full article: Virginia Tech outlines next steps following firing of head football coach Brent PryVirginia Techโs weekly football press conference had a noticeably different tone this week following the firing of head coach Brent Pry on Sunday. Instead of focusing on the upcoming Wofford game, the discussion centered on how the team is coping with recent disruptions and preparing to move forward.
โPerhaps we have a new directionโ: Virginia Tech alumni and students share reaction to Coach Pryโs firing
Read full article: โPerhaps we have a new directionโ: Virginia Tech alumni and students share reaction to Coach Pryโs firingLess than 24 hours after Virginia Techโs 45-26 loss to Old Dominion, the university announced the firing of head football coach Brent Pry, sparking widespread reaction across campus and among alumni.
Virginia Tech fires head coach Brent Pry, offensive coordinator to serve as interim head coach
Read full article: Virginia Tech fires head coach Brent Pry, offensive coordinator to serve as interim head coachVirginia Tech is planning to fire head football coach Brent Pry on Sunday, ESPN writer Pete Thamel confirmed on X.
Virginia Techโs therapy dogs gain celebrity status in Blacksburg, assist in improving students mental health
Read full article: Virginia Techโs therapy dogs gain celebrity status in Blacksburg, assist in improving students mental healthSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students. But Virginia Tech offers a program to help studentsโ mental health.
Virginia Tech cadets, Blacksburg firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 heroes
Read full article: Virginia Tech cadets, Blacksburg firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 heroesVirginia Techโs Corps of Cadets and Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department gathered early Thursday morning in Lane Stadium to honor the first responders of 9/11.
Virginia Tech Carilion Welcomes Largest Medical School Class to Address Doctor Shortage
Read full article: Virginia Tech Carilion Welcomes Largest Medical School Class to Address Doctor ShortageVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine just welcomed its largest class since opening in 2010, enrolling 56 students in the Class of 2029. The goal: steadily expand enrollment to help tackle the nationwide doctor shortage.
Virginia Tech senior interns with the National Parks Conservation Association to protect national parks
Read full article: Virginia Tech senior interns with the National Parks Conservation Association to protect national parksA rising senior at Virginia Tech with a passion for the outdoors spent her summer interning for the National Parks Conservation Association.
No. 13 South Carolina plays 'Beamerball' to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
Read full article: No. 13 South Carolina plays 'Beamerball' to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in openerVicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in the opener for both teams.
Hokie fans crowd restaurants to watch first game of the season
Read full article: Hokie fans crowd restaurants to watch first game of the seasonOn Sunday, Virginia Tech took on South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. Despite losing a tough game, Hokie fans showed out at bars around the Roanoke and New River Valleys.
Virginia Tech researcher shares tips on avoiding distracted driving
Read full article: Virginia Tech researcher shares tips on avoiding distracted drivingDistracted driving endangers lives on the road every day, and a researcher at Virginia Tech is sharing tips on how to stay safe when your phone tempts you while youโre behind the wheel.
