Good morning, Blacksburg.

Angels of Assisi opened its new facility on August 15 — it will provide essential care and community support to local residents.

Goodwill is offering back-to-school savings with discounts on merchandise for local shoppers—helping families stretch their budgets as they shop for school supplies and clothing.

Local school officials kept troubled teachers in classrooms by using a process called 'Passing the Trash'—the system lets educators remain on staff while they receive additional oversight and support.

Some parents and community members have voiced concerns over the approach as officials work to balance discipline with staffing needs.

A loophole in education rules has allowed questionable teachers to keep teaching — local officials are looking at the policies and may change them soon.

Virginia Tech announced a new program that offers lifelong learning courses to help local residents build new skills outside the traditional classroom.

The program will begin this fall—giving Blacksburg adults a chance to keep learning and growing.

A loophole called passing the trash allows school districts to keep teacher disciplinary records secret so that teachers with past misconduct can move to new schools without warning parents.

Experts warn that cases like Randall Meck—who later faced serious charges—show how this practice may put students at risk.

Virginia Tech professor Bill Hopkins is studying the eastern hellbender salamander and how flooding from Hurricane Helene and human changes affect its survival in southwest Virginia.

Undergraduate researchers and alumni are collecting water quality data and measuring the species to help guide future conservation efforts.

Marquee Night Out - Classics Mixology Tasting

7:30-9 p.m. — B&B Theatres Blacksburg 11 with B-Roll Bowling — Limited seats — Learn to craft iconic cocktails like a pro while enjoying a guided tasting experience.

September General Book Club

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Moon Hollow Brewing Company — 10% off drinks — Discuss Tiffany McDaniel’s captivating novel, Betty, in a cozy brewery setting.