Good morning, Blacksburg.

Local residents honored Fire Chief Fred Linkous at a memorial held yesterday, remembering his decades of service and dedication to community safety.

His legacy continues to inspire neighbors.

Pamplin College of Business students raised over $28,000 for charity as part of their Foundations of Business course, where they learned teamwork and leadership by running a startup project in Blacksburg.

The project allowed students to practice real-world business skills while giving back to the community.

Sheryl Ball’s Rockonomics course featured Thor Hanes of the New River Blues Society who taught Virginia Tech students about the harmonica and its changing sound through technology, and they even gave out harmonicas with basic lessons to spark musical interest.

Blacksburg Master Chorale Presents Handel's 'Messiah'

4-10 p.m. — Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's 'Messiah' performed by a talented chorale and orchestra.