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Hokies FootballVirginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is on pace to rewrite the Hokies' record bookIf you've watched the Hokies this fall, you've seen Ethan Grunkemeyer stay cool. His last pass in the 20-16 win at Clemson was a 5-yard touchdown to Luke Reynolds on fourth-and-1, and he kept celebrating after taking a hit. Quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien needed one word for how he's played: "Unflappable."Today’s editionRead Election DayVirginia voters decide three constitutional amendments and a Senate race on Tuesday, Nov. 3Voting Tuesday, Nov. 3? We suggest reading the ballot first. Along with three constitutional amendment questions, voters pick a U.S. Senate winner and a Ninth District House member.Today’s editionRead

Around Blacksburg

From WDBJ7, New River Valley News and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WDBJ72 hours ago

    Virginia Tech hosts annual science festival

    What to expect and what is the Nutshell Games?

  2. WDBJ72 hours ago

    ASK DR. DAVE: Viewer asks Dr. Dave Hamilton whether soy is safe after breast cancer

    Dr. Dave Hamilton takes a viewer’s question about soy after breast cancer.

  3. New River Valley News4 hours ago

    12/6: Blacksburg Community Band Winter Concert

    Ho Ho Ho!! Now that Halloween has come and gone, let’s really get in to the Christmas spirit — Mark your calendar for our Winter Concert on Sunday December 6th at 1pm, and we will again have a Children’s Choir, this year they are from Margaret Beeks Elementary! Now, we can’t *promise* that we will

  4. WSLS5 hours ago

    Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Nov. 2, 2026

    As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working to help you track what to expect at the pump.

  5. PCPatriot & Southwest Times17 hours ago

    A lot at stake in Tuesday’s elections

    By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day and there is a lot at stake this year. And while these are the mid-term elections, and control of both houses of Congress is up for grabs, local referendums have stolen the spotlight. In one, voters in the Town of Pulaski only will decide

  6. Collegiate Times21 hours ago

    New Bar Olaika Opens in Downtown Blacksburg

  7. Collegiate Times21 hours ago

    VT Women's Soccer vs. Boston College

  8. Collegiate Times21 hours ago

    Virginia Tech contributes to the Department of Energy’s Mine of the Future initiative

  9. Collegiate Times21 hours ago

    VT Women's Soccer vs. Clemson

  10. Collegiate Times21 hours ago

    Men's Soccer beat Syracuse to finish off the season

  11. Daily News-Record23 hours ago

    QB Ethan Grunkemeyer setting the tone for Virginia Tech football

    Ethan Grunkemeyer’s final pass attempt against Clemson is a play that Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien said “embodied the game.”

  12. WSLSYesterday

    On the Record | Virginia Tech Science Festival to return to Blacksburg

    The Virginia Tech Science Festival is set to take place in Blacksburg again on Nov. 7!

  13. University of Virginia's Student NewspaperOct. 31

    Virginia cross country struggles at ACC Championships

    Facing the conference's finest, the Cavaliers splintered from their pack formation and failed to place well.

  14. PCPatriot & Southwest TimesOct. 31

    High School Football Scores

    Graham 44 Tazewell 13 ( Oct. 29) Radford 20 Floyd Co. 17 Patrick Henry 49 Pulaski Co. 6 Grayson Co. 49 Auburn 35 Summers Co. (WV) 42 Bland Co. 34 Giles 48 Galax 0 Chilhowie 46 Patrick Henry (GS) 7 Rural Retreat 53 Holston 29 Northwood 42 Honaker 21 Va. High 45 Lebanon 6 Marion

  15. PCPatriot & Southwest TimesOct. 31

    Radford gets a hard-earned win over Floyd Co.

    Elizabeth Kanipe photos/Patriot Publishing

  16. WFXRtvOct. 31

    Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 10 – October 30, 2026

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8-1)PATRICK HENRY 49, (0-9)PULASKI COUNTY 6 (5-5)CAVE SPRING 28, (4-5)CHRISTIANSBURG 21 (4-5)WILLIAM FLEMING 15, (4-5)LORD BOTETOURT 14 (5-4)STAUNTON RIVER 31, (5-4)NORTHSIDE 28 (9-0)JEFFERSON FOREST 70, (7-2)BROOKVILLE 8 (8-1)LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 36, (6-3)HERITAGE 0 (9-0)WILLIAM BYRD 55, (0-9)FRANKLIN COUNTY 7 (8-1)SALEM 84, (0-9)HIDDEN VALLEY 0 (9-0)GEORGE WASHINGTON 57, (4-5)TUNSTALL 20 (5-4)APPOMATTOX 21, (4-5)GRETNA 6

  17. New River Valley NewsOct. 31

    11/11: Celebrate Montgomery County 250!

    Join Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg in a day celebrating the 250th anniversary of Montgomery County! Beginning at 2pm on Wednesday,

  18. Roanoke TimesOct. 31

    HS football roundup: Cave Spring edges Christiansburg for first 5-win season since 2022

    Plus the Staunton River vs. Northside and Radford vs. Floyd County games were decided by one score, unbeaten teams were tested and more

  19. The Danville Register and BeeOct. 31

    'Unflappable' Grunkemeyer setting the tone for Va. Tech

    BLACKSBURG — Ethan Grunkemeyer's final pass attempt against Clemson is a play that Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien said "embodied the game."

  20. WDBJ7Oct. 30

    Friday Football Extra: Week 10 Highlights

    Week 10 is in the books! Check out the highlights from this week’s matchups!

  21. WSLSOct. 30

    Cave Spring earns a 28-21 win against Christiansburg

    Christiansburg headed to Cave Spring on Friday night with the Knights clinging to the 8th seed in 3D.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Blacksburg’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Mine techVirginia Tech researchers in electrical and computer engineering and in mining and minerals engineering showed their work to Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson on Oct.

    Virginia Tech researchers in electrical and computer engineering and in mining and minerals engineering showed their work to Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson on Oct. 21. It's part of the Department of Energy's Mine of the Future program, and Virginia Tech is part of a $73 million initiative under it.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Collegiate Times

  • SoccerVirginia Tech men's soccer beat Syracuse 2-1 on Friday to end the regular season.

    Virginia Tech men's soccer beat Syracuse 2-1 on Friday to end the regular season. The Hokies (8-5-3, 4-2-2 ACC) enter the ACC Tournament ranked No. 6 with a chance of making the NCAA Tournament.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Collegiate Times

  • New barOlaika, a bar and restaurant at 130 Jackson St.

    Olaika, a bar and restaurant at 130 Jackson St. NW, held its grand opening Thursday, Oct. 15. It has space for dancing and live entertainment, and it's owned by Sebastian Villena, who also owns The Burg Resto-Bar next door.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Collegiate Times

  • Science festThe Virginia Tech Science Festival is set to return to Blacksburg on Nov.

    The Virginia Tech Science Festival is set to return to Blacksburg on Nov. 7.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WSLS