Acclaimed author Charles Yu will be holding an onstage interview at Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 23.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 22.

The Hokies beat North Carolina A&T 61-45.

Blacksburg’s long-awaited transit center is now officially open, marking the realization of a 30-year dream for the town.

On Thursday morning, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication to celebrate the recently completed Blacksburg Transit Center.

Montgomery county public schools need to make some hard decisions as they are short almost 3 million dollars in their budget.

Virginia Tech’s Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Gunnar Brolinson recently recieved a $2.17 million grant from the National Institute of Health.

WBIT BOUND: Hokies are No. 1 seed in Basketball Invitation Tournament

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is now feeding nearly 400 families every month. To restock their shelves, the food pantry is holding a canned food drive from March 16 through March 30.

Blacksburg Police Chief Todd Brewster announced he will be retiring in July, 2025. Brewster has been serving in BPD as an officer since 1999, and has been police chief since July 2022.

The development will be located on North Main Street, just outside of Virginia Tech’s campus, along Kabrich Street and Winston Avenue.

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is organizing a canned food drive from March 16 to March 30 to address a significant increase in demand. With a 98% rise in families seeking assistance since 2022, the pantry aims to collect 30,000 cans.

Zoe Yaeger hit two home runs in the Hokies 6-1 win Saturday.

Members of the crowd were invited to tell their stories while rallying for the causes that they believed in, such as women’s rights, voting rights, Medicaid, abortion and the SAVE Act.

Students at Kipps Elementary in Blacksburg are hoping to get the attention of an iconic rock band that’s had Hokie football fans jumping for decades.

Hokies are helping Hokies create delicious treats everyone can enjoy. Whitley’s Peanut Factory, known for its chocolate-dipped peanut clusters, faced a challenge keeping up with high demand.

Jaydon Young and Ben Burnham scored 12 points each for the Hokies.

Elementary schoolers at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg got to participate in the “Beeks Book Garden” on Monday!

A Blacksburg bookstore is looking to provide a local outlet for children and families to explore reading.

Freshman Ben Hammond had a career-high 21 points off the bench, he and Jaydon Young combined for 15 points in overtime, and Virginia Tech outlasted Syracuse 101-95. The Hokies scored 19 points in the extra period. Hammond scored seven, including a big 3-pointer for the Hokies’ final lead, and Young, who finished with a game-high 26 points, scored eight in overtime. Hammond had seven rebounds and seven assists. Mylyjael Poteat’s turnaround jumper put the Hokies up by three with 27 seconds left in regulation but twice in the final seconds the Hokies made only one of two free throws. Trailing by three with four seconds left, Syracuse’s Jaquan Carlos took advantage, hitting a 3-pointer from about 25 feet to force overtime, beating the buzzer by half a second.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

The Virginia Tech softball team will be one of many competing at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

Two months after her death, poet Nikki Giovanni has been awarded one of the top honors for her art form, the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement.

Cardinals won their sixth straight and for the 16th time in 17 games.

Virginia Tech is home to over 30,000 people. To get the opinions of the people on campus, I set up two chairs, placed a microphone down, and invited people to talk and share their thoughts.

Did you know that honey bees aren't just buzzing around randomly? They're actually dancing to communicate

Virginia Tech women beat Cal on Senior Day, 87-84

The Hokies defeated No. 7 North Carolina State 21-10 Friday night in Cassell Coliseum.

The snow came down consistently all morning for the second time this month, and for the folks living in the New River Valley, it’s been a love-hate relationship with all this weather.

Nobody likes dealing with power outages, especially for days on end, but ongoing research at Virginia Tech could help that go away.

With the recent impacts of winter weather causing tens of thousands of people across Virginia to be without power for days, some wonder about the transition from above-ground power lines to underground.

Virginia Tech Football has hired Philip Montgomery as its new offensive coordinator. Announced on Monday, this decision brings a seasoned coach with a rich history of success in collegiate football to the Hokies’ staff.

Isaac McKneely scored 22 points and Virginia held off Virginia Tech 73-70. Tobi Lawal scored 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting for Virginia Tech. Ben Burnham missed a 3-pointer from the left wing with three seconds left to end it.

The Hokies won game one 19-0 against the Bison.

Blacksburg Town Councilman Liam Watson was censured by Town Council Members Tuesday night.

Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley earns ACC Pitcher of the Week after perfect game

Cross, Harris lead SMU past Virginia Tech 81-75

Tyler Bowen spent three seasons as the Hokies offensive coordinator since 2022.

Virginia Tech president Timothy Sands delivered the state of the university address this afternoon.

A hearing date has been set for a Blacksburg Town Council Member accused of election fraud.

Virginia Tech moves to 6-5 in ACC with win over SMU

Bill Brown was an important figure for many in the New River Valley, specifically in the Town of Blacksburg.

The funeral for former police chief Bill Brown will be held Saturday in Blacksburg.

The Fighting Irish won their 13th straight game and beat Virginia Tech for the seventh consecutive time.

A rare but deadly accident in the skies led to the loss of at least 67 lives in the D.C. area early this morning. We spoke to Dr. Ella Atkins, an aerospace engineer at Virginia Tech regarding the incident.

The Blacksburg Police Department has made an arrest in an ongoing sexual battery investigation.

Brent Pry hires current Arizona Cardinals linebacker coach to lead Hokies defense

We’re months away from prime wedding season, so Sunday was the perfect day for brides-to-be to get a jump on preparations.

Clemson wins 5th straight game, beats Virginia Tech 72-57 behind Wiggins' 16 points

Former Blacksburg Police Chief Bill Brown, a trailblazer for black officers in the New River Valley, is remembered for his inspiring leadership and enduring legacy.

For over a week, the Hodge family has been living in anguish, facing every parent’s worst fear—not knowing if their child will survive the night. On January 11th, Ashton Hodge and his friends went to the Jefferson Forrest National Park to enjoy the fresh snow where Ashton hit a jump and crashed.

A former professor of communications at Virginia Tech has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Justice.

Star Center and current Las Vegas Ace Liz Kitley returned to her home court today as Virginia Tech retired her number 33 jersey.

The upcoming TikTok ban could set a new precedent in the social media landscape.

The Demon Deacons turned 14 turnovers into 14 points and six offensive rebounds into 16 second-chance points.

The Magic School Bus, a popular kids' book series, is being researched for its blend of fantasy and science education.

The Cavaliers used a big third quarter to propel them to their first road win in Blacksburg since 2020.

Almost one month after a road rage incident turned violent, both parties have received warrants for alleged assaults.

Hokies women’s basketball beats Wake Forest for third straight ACC win

As wildfires continue devastating parts of California, residents like Leah Gay are on high alert.

Terrifying moments for a Blacksburg uber driver as he was followed and attacked after he dropped off his passenger.

Bhayshul Tuten, Antwaun Powell-Ryland among the half-dozen that will make the trip to Indy.

Virginia Tech men's basketball beats Miami, snaps a 4-game losing skid to the Hurricanes

Ice is expected across the region, and that means the potential for power outages, but if you do have a power outage, it’s important you have the right items with you at home to stay warm and safe.

Friday night will mark the third time in program history Virginia Tech will have played a bowl game in Charlotte.

As winter weather looms, nearby communities are preparing for the possibility of a wintry mix in the coming days. With road safety a top priority, local public works departments are taking action to ensure streets remain clear.

Virginia Tech's Carolyn Shockley becomes longest tenured Division I FBS female statistician

On For the Record, we're exploring the rich music culture that we have in Appalachia. For this go around, we're looking into WUVT, the college radio station at Virginia Tech.

The coaching veteran brings nearly three decades of experience to Blacksburg.

Carys Baker recorded the first double-double of her career.

The Warm Hearth Foundation celebrated the 6th year of their Silver Santa Program!

Virginia Tech leaders have partnered with the Carilion New River Medical Center to support victims of sexual assault and violence at the university. Their newest initiative is simple, if someone is a victim of sexual assault or violence and needs to get to a hospital for follow up appointments, they can request a ride from the Virginia Tech Police Department or schedule a Lyft free of charge.

Ben Burnam, young bench help Virginia Tech hold off Navy late for an 80-72 win

Stay prepared for Southeast and Central Virginia's potential wintry mix with the latest update from Weather Authority.

Hokies yielded 55 points from the bench in the home win Thursday night.

Virginia Tech parts ways with Chris Marve, Ron Crook and strength and senior director of strength and conditioning coach Dwight Galt IV.

The Blacksburg Police Department is holding their first ever Blue Santa Angel Tree campaign.

For the second year in a row, the Grinch found himself in Blacksburg wreaking havoc.

Nikki Giovanni's death leaves her beloved Virginia Tech community in mourning

Nikki Giovanni, the acclaimed poet, Virginia Tech Professor and Black Arts movement Icon passed away at the age of 81 on Monday, she passed away peacefully with her lifelong partner, Virginia Fowler by her side.

People were in downtown Blacksburg since 3:00 p.m. for the annual Winter Festival.

Winter weather has hit our region with bitter temperatures and high wind.  I talked to Appalachian Power leaders on how they prepare for this weather.

A Virginia Tech alumnus donated his mother’s unique collection of personal memento’s from her time as a nurse for the first families at the White House.

Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Aeneas Peebles and Jonas Sanker all garner first-team honors.

Hokies offense too much for the Cavaliers defense in the 20 point win.

Hokies have out-gained the Cavaliers 254-84.

Scoring for a Thanksgiving meal — that’s exactly what Virginia Tech Football and Kroger Mid-Atlantic are doing with their 6th annual Touchdowns for Turkeys campaign. The collaboration is helping to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need.

Virginia Tech has one of the leading national security programs in the country and they have won the department of defense’s Jack Donnelly Award for excellence in counterintelligence.

Blacksburg High School students have raised thousands of dollars for Thanksgiving dinners throughout the NRV.

Virginia Tech used a 12-0 fourth quarter run to hand Rutgers its first loss this season.

New grant powers Virginia’s push for 3D-printed homes

Over the past few years, EMS and medical supply costs have grown astronomically, but the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad has come up with a way to recover some of that money.

Over the past few years, prices for medical supplies and equipment used by emergency departments have increased.

Veterans were honored in ceremonies all across Southwest Virginia on Monday.

Virginia Tech is taking on Clemson tonight.

The goal is to try and store 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for the next three decades, the equivalent taking more than 360,000 passenger cars off the road annually

On the anniversary of Serenity Hawley's death, Your Pie Pizza in Blacksburg is hosting a fundraiser to support the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley.

The Marching Virginians are set to host their 27th annual Hokies for the Hungry canned food drive.

Virginia Tech women's and men's basketball open up season with wins in Cassell Coliseum