Good morning, Blacksburg.

Narro Trucks held its first product launch on Sept.

16 in Pulaski County when it delivered an electric utility vehicle to the Parks and Rec department—this Dublin-based startup, staffed by local graduates, plans to expand production and add 20 jobs to boost clean transportation in the region.

Diesel fuel prices in Virginia hit a record high today at $6.30 per gallon amid rising crude oil costs and international tensions affecting drivers in Blacksburg and nearby areas.

The state’s regular gas averages $4.15 while premium gas costs about $5.

College professors at Virginia Tech are adjusting teaching methods as students use AI in class—some to review material and others to avoid effort.

Faculty now assign focused tasks (to ensure real learning) and revise homework to balance technology and traditional study.

Gov. Spanberger declared a state of emergency for Virginia farmers due to a 35% drop in hay yields from drought and activated emergency funds and transport waivers; the order, active since Sept.

16, lets an over-width waiver begin on Oct. 1 for 30 days (yield losses reached 70%).

Christiansburg EMS—first in the Commonwealth to use a new crash-rated restraint system for pediatric patients—tested it on Tuesday when a 15-month-old patient was safely secured during transport.

The agency plans to outfit all ambulances with the system using funds from the Four-for-Life program.

Virginia Tech coach Cunningham playfully teased a reporter during a news conference in Blacksburg + confirmed he will not miss the first half against the Terps.

Virginia Tech Dressage won the 2026 National Championship on campus, and coaches and student-athletes recounted a season of teamwork and hard work that emphasized leadership, horsemanship, and academic excellence.

Their victory marks a milestone for the program.