Good morning, Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech Alumna Kelly Finnegan will open Pedestrian, a shoe store focused on healthy feet, on Saturday, Oct.

17 at 11:00 a.m. at Downtown Blacksburg Inc.’s The Local (414 N. Main St.), where raffle giveaways and a 10% discount will be offered from Oct. 14-17.

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has shared non-traditional fall activities for visitors planning trips this fall.

The announcement highlights cultural events, outdoor adventures, and culinary experiences in the region.

A federal representative said that SpaceX’s Starlink and upcoming LEO broadband projects will soon help rural areas recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage and improve connectivity in Virginia (1,600 Bedford County addresses set for new access); federal funding and a new congressional bill back these plans.

Experts say ADHD in women is often missed because symptoms hide behind coping skills (a Cleveland Clinic nurse explained women may show signs like forgetfulness, restlessness, and taking on extra tasks) and advise anyone with these signs to see a doctor.

HopeTree Family Services & Blacksburg-based Stateson Homes are set to redevelop Salem’s historic campus into the largest mixed-use community in local history.

The project will build hundreds of new homes, update group home facilities, and begin construction by spring with campus renovations starting in summer.

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discussed the loss at Cal and plans for improvements ahead of a home game against Georgia Tech.

He said the team will work on adjustments before the upcoming matchup.