Good morning, Blacksburg.

A New River Valley man (ex-inmate) now leads a nonprofit that helps others.

He started the organization to offer support and resources for community reentry.

Five Food Lion employees with a combined 200 years of experience shared their work stories to highlight the store’s longstanding dedication & community impact.

The feature underscores their deep commitment to serving neighbors locally.

A change in Williamson Road's traffic pattern cut crashes by 40%, and county transportation officials say the drop is promising for local safety.

The Town of Blacksburg will open The Local — a downtown retail incubator at 414 North Main Street — on Wed, Oct.

14 to support local entrepreneurs and boost activity along North Main Street.

NASA selected a Virginia Tech team to lead a three year project on the design of next generation aircraft, funded by the University Leadership Initiative (at Blacksburg).

Congressman Morgan Griffith said the effort will boost innovative aviation solutions.

The Andy Layne Trail now features a relocated trailhead and an expanded parking lot, offering easier access to the scenic Tinker Cliffs along the Appalachian Trail for local hikers.

The ongoing I-81 widening project is expected to cause delays until Oct.

22 as VDOT schedules eight weeks of blasting and slow rolls between exits (143 and 150) starting the week of Aug. 24; drivers can also share feedback on four major transportation studies.

Virginia Tech researchers in Blacksburg are testing a tiny wearable patch that automatically detects fentanyl and releases naloxone (designed for overdoses), with lab and animal trials showing promising results and plans to start larger tests soon.

The Salem RidgeYaks rebranded and earned strong support from local fans during their inaugural season, which ended earlier this week.

The team showed a fresh identity and solid play at its home games that boosted local spirit.