Good morning, Blacksburg.

Due to an HVAC equipment failure, Blacksburg Aquatic Center is operating on a delayed schedule that began Tuesday, June 2 and will continue until Friday, June 5 while opening at 7 a.m. daily.

Johnnie Dodd, a veteran who battled addiction and now helps others heal, is featured in Tuesdays of Honor.

His personal transformation and commitment to support inspire neighbors to believe in recovery * strengthening local bonds.

On Wednesday, June 24, Table to Scene Dinner will be at The Alexander Black House from 5:30 to 9pm in Blacksburg, featuring the Soil to Soul art show, local food samples, and Italian Wannabe film screening at The Lyric Theatre — while supporting a donation drive for downtown historic buildings.

Gospel Sing is an annual celebration of music and heritage in former New Town hosted at St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall in Blacksburg on Saturday, June 6 from 12-5 p.m. Kirk’s Famous Smoked BBQ truck will be on-site as local acts perform scheduled sets.

Soil to Soul opens Friday, June 5 at The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road SW in Blacksburg.

The free exhibit features work by 17 local artists that celebrate sustainable living and homegrown food, with an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and runs through June 30.

Beta Sigma Phi honored Sharon Ferrell as its 2025–26 Woman of the Year at the Founder’s Day Banquet on Tuesday, June 2 in Fairlawn — a longtime leader — for her service and contributions to the chapter.

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors named a new Rector and Vice Rector at a meeting on Jun.

1 after the previous leader was removed. The appointments aim to guide the campus forward amid recent administrative changes.

Virginia Tech’s search committee set a flexible seven-month timeline on Tuesday for finding a new president, moving away from its earlier plan.

The process will allow more time for reviewing candidates and ensuring thorough evaluations.

Blacksburg Transit is recognized by the Virginia Transit Association for a record 26% ridership jump after 4.7 million trips.

The agency opened a new Transit Center at Virginia Tech in March, launched a campus shuttle in August, and seeks input via a survey open until Friday, June 19.

Brookelyn Kingery overcame serious ear problems and multiple surgeries at Eastern Montgomery and graduated on the honor roll while earning homecoming queen honors; she will attend Radford University in the fall and work as a CNA at Carilion while pursuing her nursing degree.

A Virginia woman’s sleep apnea was misdiagnosed as allergies for years+she is now on a proper treatment plan that may prompt others to seek further evaluation for lingering symptoms.

Virginia Tech’s coach Mike Young announced Tuesday morning that guard Jaylen Curry signed to join the Hokies after a strong season at Oklahoma State.

Radford University honored five softball players with Academic All-District awards as the athletics department posted a 3.45 GPA this spring (highlighting student success).

Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors approved the formation of Hokie Ventures today to create a nonprofit arm that will support athletics by boosting revenue generation, corporate partnerships, and investment opportunities – a move aimed at strengthening student-athlete programs.

Implementation planning will begin soon in coordination with university leadership.

Zach Leonard was named the new football coach at William Fleming after coaching Blacksburg High to a 5-6 season; the school will begin its search for a replacement as team workouts start later this month.

Nike Softball Camp at Virginia Tech

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Tech Softball Park — $444 — Elevate your softball skills with professional coaching from Virginia Tech's Head Coach Pete D'Amour and his staff at a top-notch training facility.