Good morning, Blacksburg.

Mountain Valley Pipeline said it will begin construction on Montgomery County's compressor station by year end, pending a final ruling (regulators have yet to approve the plan).

Students in the Herpetology course at the College of Natural Resources and Environment conducted fieldwork today along local hills and a creek to identify frogs, snakes and lizards, including Blacksburg salamanders.

This hands-on activity linked classroom learning with real-life observations and strengthened community ties to the region's natural habitat.

Virginia Tech announced its president is stepping down following an official message released on Thursday, Apr.

9, and the university will soon begin its search for a new leader in Blacksburg.

University faculty at Virginia Tech and UVA are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to include professors in a collective bargaining bill, saying union rights would shield campuses (and academic freedom) from political interference.

Freedom First announced plans to celebrate Financial Capability Month — aiming to improve local financial skills through workshops and seminars.

More details on event dates and venues will be provided soon.

A trustee's sale auction for 4536 Craig Creek Road will take place on April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse entrance — 55 East Main Street, Christiansburg.

Buyers must use certified funds or a cashier's check with a 10% deposit and settle within 15 days.

The inaugural Pulaski MTN-X Gravel Bike Race is set for Saturday, Sept.

26 in Pulaski County, Virginia. Pre-race activities start Friday, Sept. 25 in downtown Pulaski, including a Shake Out Ride, bike demo day and vendor expo before a Finish Festival at Great Wilderness Brewing Company.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Moss Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an improvised comedy performance from the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway.

Underground Springhouse Live Performance

9 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of reggae, country, and funk with Underground Springhouse's unique rock sound.