Good morning, Blacksburg.

72-year-old friends Mike Spriegel and Hal Downing will complete the Virginia Triple Crown hike today by reaching peaks including Tinker Cliffs.

They began their journey over 50 years ago in Blacksburg and continue to celebrate a lifelong friendship with every step.

Two 72-year-old Virginia Tech roommates conquered the Virginia Triple Crown by completing a series of rigorous campus challenges, inspiring local residents + alumni with their enduring bond.

Starting July 1, new state rules will force businesses to stop using styrofoam for takeout and leftover packaging to cut single-use waste.

Local places like Mister Goodies Ice Cream and JoJo’s Pizza are testing new options as costs shift.

Montgomery County will hold a special public meeting next week (the meeting date and time will be announced soon) to plan funding for MCPS after it exceeded its fiscal spending limit by about $4 million.

The Board aims to cover payroll and outstanding expenses.

Virginia Baptist Hospital announced its planned closure in 2028 — officials say transition plans for staff and patients are underway.

Carilion Clinic is teaming with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Appalachian Radiotheranostics Coalition to expand access to new theranostics trials that target brain and urologic cancers — promising advanced treatment options to benefit rural patients.

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.