Good morning, Blacksburg.

Ricky Young began on Monday as Cardinal News’ new editor in chief to boost accountability journalism in Southwest & Southside Virginia.

He plans to lead a team of reporters to expand the nonprofit’s digital news coverage and amplify local voices since its 2021 founding.

Virginia Tech has named Ted Hanson ’91 as vice chair and Brad Hobbs ’90 as chair of Hokie Ventures’ new board to grow athletics.

The 10-member board (including business leaders and alumni) will soon pick a CEO to guide fresh revenue plans.

Virginia Tech's board approved new on-campus housing plans that include new dorms for 1,200 beds — renovations of four existing halls will take place in phases over the next nine years, and Blacksburg officials support the move to meet rising enrollment needs.

Virginia Tech professor Ariana Wyatt (Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement) discussed Dolly Parton’s legacy on Wednesday during a 10 News interview, sharing her view on Parton’s influence on music and culture locally.

Local students produced an award-winning documentary that tells community stories, and the film will debut at a screening event later this month in Blacksburg.

Five local teens learned carpentry skills through an eight-week summer mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia, Vector Space, and BWX Technologies as they built a sandbox and shade structure for Jubilee Family Development Center.

A local health professor manages diabetes with a strict diet and exercise routine—his method shows how daily discipline can lead to better health today.

He encourages both students and neighbors to embrace practical lifestyle changes.