Good morning, Blacksburg.

Fifteen-year-old Emmy seeks a forever home that values kindness—she loves art, music, and animals.

She would thrive with an active single mother who supports family meals and a caring routine.

Sixteen-year-old Oli—also known as Bailey—loves drawing, writing poems, and playing basketball, and she seeks a loving family to support her dream of becoming a social worker.

She leads treatment team meetings and values clear expression as she looks for a home where she can grow.

The Hill City Volleyball team organized a fundraiser on November 10th to support veterans—organizers said donations will boost local veteran programs.

Fifteen-year-old Jayden loves music, video games, sports, and has enjoyed cooking since age 11 by making pasta and homemade sauce.

He hopes for a nurturing home where he feels secure and can just be himself.

A new PBS documentary—Resolved to Live and Die—will air Sunday on Blue Ridge PBS as it shows how Southwest Virginia helped fight for freedom.

Its first public screening is Tuesday night at the O. Winston Link Museum in Roanoke as part of the Virginia 250 celebration, honoring the region’s role in the Revolutionary War.

Educators are urged to apply for the VAITC 2026 Teacher of the Year Award as the deadline nears+ the award will honor a teacher who has shown exceptional dedication in our schools.

Virginia will bring back the presidential fitness test in schools by the 2026-2027 school year following Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order on Election Day—students will be tested on running, sit-ups, pull-ups, flexibility, and speed.

The Virginia Department of Education will set up a task force on January 1 to guide the rollout so that the program is fully in place by July.

The planning commission met on Nov.

10 to discuss a possible addiction center that might offer treatment options for local residents—officials plan to decide on funding and location in upcoming meetings.

Today we honor our veterans on Veterans Day by remembering local Medal of Honor heroes including Private Whitehead who received his award in 1877, Corporal Gillenwater who served during the Philippine Insurrection, Corporal Bausell who shielded his men in World War II, Sergeant Morris who fought in Vietnam, and Captain Fox who later worked at Virginia Tech. Their brave actions—recognized by the Medal of Honor—remind us of the lasting legacy of sacrifice in our community.

The Virginia Department of Forestry has assigned firefighters to every county in Virginia to prepare for fall fire season—lasting through Nov.

30. Officials warn residents to use caution with outdoor burning since Hurricane Helene debris in Southwest Virginia can easily fuel wildfires.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Women's Basketball

2-3:30 p.m. — Cassell Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup featuring the Chanticleers and Hokies.

2025 Blacksburg Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m. — 108 W Roanoke St, Blacksburg, VA — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive 5k run on Thanksgiving morning for fun and fitness.