Good morning, Blacksburg.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is hosting a Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, June 25 (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) where community members can taste homemade chilis and vote to crown the champion.

Project Lifesaver helped families locate missing loved ones with cognitive disabilities by coordinating with local responders + offering a reliable resource for urgent support.

Debbie Seagle will start filming her female-led comedy adaptation of Coffee Cups and Wine Glasses this summer in the New River Valley.

The project was introduced at a ribbon cutting at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (in Christiansburg) and seeks local investment and extras.

AAA reports that as of today, average gas prices in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford are $3.77 for regular gas, $4.66 for premium, and $5.01 for diesel — providing drivers much-needed relief as they plan for summer travel.

Radford University was awarded $97,472 by the Appalachian Regional Commission for a 12-month planning initiative to develop an AI workforce roadmap for the New River Valley + the project will bring together local schools, workforce organizations and other community partners to assess training and career needs.

Officials from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority reviewed progress on the future Amtrak station in Christiansburg as construction continues on the retaining wall, platform, parking lot, & utility upgrades.

Crews in Radford are prepping the layover facility as the project is set to finish in 2027.

Hometown Health announced a new melanoma vaccine designed to improve early skin cancer detection and treatment, and it will soon be available at local clinics.

Blacksburg soccer player Craig Huxtable, who led his team to the state championship with 25 goals and seven assists, announced plans to join Roanoke College's soccer program this fall and study finance.

He credited the college's family-like culture (including Coach Ryan Pflugrad's support) for his decision.

On Saturday, Blacksburg high school won the Class 4 state boys' soccer title with a 4-1 win over Charlottesville at Woodgrove High School in Loudon County.

Christiansburg earned the Class 3 crown with a 4-2 victory over Brentsville District at Emory and Henry University despite high temperatures.

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.