Good morning, Blacksburg.

College students join volunteer firefighters at Blacksburg Fire Department to fill gaps as numbers decline due to increased training demands and time constraints.

Recruitment begins in the fall and offers free training + equipment and study space at the station.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech hosts the 2026 Annual Y Book Fair at its Y Center, 1000 N.

Main Street, starting with a Preview Event on Oct. 1 from 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. followed by public sales until Oct. 4. Proceeds support local programs via books, collectibles and local author features.

Virginia Tech’s Pamplin Graduate Program supports over 1,000 students with nine flexible graduate degrees that mix classroom learning with real-world projects, including a new Flex MBA pathway that lets working professionals switch between in-person and online study plus build industry connections.

The VT Corps of Cadets introduced Bedford Growley IV as its newest member on Tuesday, Sept.

29, during a ceremony at the academy grounds (where officials praised his leadership potential).

The Blacksburg Transit Facility will add an 867-kilowatt solar power system soon as the town shifts to more sustainable transit operations.

The upgrade is expected to boost energy efficiency at the facility.

The USDA Farm Service Agency in the New River Valley Service Center is now accepting Emergency Conservation Program applications to help producers restore farmland damaged by drought from May 19 to Sept.

11 — applications run until Nov. 13 and may cover up to 75% of repair costs with a cap of $500K.

Virginia Tech wide receiver Que’Sean Brown explained his approach to returning punts against Pittsburgh as he prepares for the upcoming matchup at Lane Stadium.

His comments offer fans a closer look at his strategy ahead of game day.