Good morning, Blacksburg.

Sportsman’s Warehouse in Blacksburg is hosting a Father’s Day giveaway where locals can enter for a chance to win a $250 gift card; the contest runs until Father’s Day (entry details are available from the retailer).

Patchwork 250 is a new project from WSLS 10 that shares Virginia’s revolutionary past through local stories (250 years of history).

The initiative highlights a family saga from the Revolutionary War and will continue to uncover our community’s rich heritage.

Blacksburg Transit is asking for community feedback as Amtrak is set to launch service in 2027; residents can share their travel plans by completing a survey due Friday, June 19.

Governor Spanberger announced on Monday the 2026 Governor’s Fellows Program cohort of 30 rising leaders chosen from a diverse pool.

The eight-week paid fellowship will run until July 31, offering hands-on experience in the Office of the Governor and her Cabinet.

Health officials reported on Monday, Jun.

8 that tick-related hospitalizations have increased in local hospitals. They advise residents to check for tick bites when spending time outdoors — a reminder as summer activities grow.

Virginia health officials reported that 1,700 ER and urgent care visits were linked to tick bites in April – a 33% increase from last year.

They warned that local communities, including Blacksburg, may face a busy tick season this summer and urged residents to trim lawns to reduce tick risk.

Four local hospitals (Bath Community, Carilion Giles, HCA LewisGale, and Sentara Halifax) responded to a report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care that listed 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure.

They said they remain stable and are investing in improvements to secure local care.

The Ride for a Cure event returns soon to help raise funds for type 1 diabetes research as local organizers finalize details on the route and timing in our community.

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.