Good morning, Blacksburg.

Local author Jiffy Day released his novel Under the Blood: Bobby's Mission, a Christian fiction set in Southwest Virginia that follows a young man called to ministry as he faces personal battles, war memories, and city challenges.

Readers can find the book online or at upcoming signings.

10 News interviewed Michael Hemphill, creator of Buzz4Good, at the 5:30 p.m. show Thursday evening, featuring a segment on the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center (the full interview aired at 7:30 p.m. Thursday).

As of Thursday, June 25, AAA reported that average regular gas in Virginia cost $3.755 per gallon, with Blacksburg among the local areas cited and premium and diesel averaging $4.656 and $4.87 respectively.

On Tuesday, the town council voted 3-3 and Mayor Mike Barber broke the tie to reject a proposal for The Madison (a housing and park project) because an access road easement through Appalachian Power property could not be secured, leaving traffic and safety concerns in the Peppers Ferry area unresolved.

Local health providers are launching a program to offer care and companionship for veterans and community members in need.

The initiative (designed to reduce isolation) offers immediate support for eligible residents.

The latest Hometown Eats Special spotlights The Rusty Skillet Wagon as it shares seasonal crowd favorites with local diners this month.

The feature is now available online for all Blacksburg food enthusiasts.

Here @ Home is preparing a barbecue menu for upcoming cookouts in Blacksburg — details on dates and locations will be announced soon.

Virginia Tech’s Tobi Lawal & UVa’s Ugonna Onyenso were selected in the NBA draft today; Lawal, the first Hokie drafted since 2019, was picked by the Dallas Mavericks while Onyenso is expected to join the Detroit Pistons after being chosen by the Houston Rockets.

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.