Monday marked the start of Liam Watson’s trial. The 26-year-old Blacksburg Town Council member is accused of two counts of election fraud and one count of illegally voting in an election during the November 2023 elections.
Virginia Tech officials announced Monday that it’s athletic department received an anonymous $20 million donation, the largest gift made to Hokie sports.
A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Sunday and Monday for dangerous wind chills that will enter the area following an arctic front.
10 News’s Weather Authority update: Snow showers are tapering off across Southwest and Central Virginia, but a bitter cold night is expected with the risk of slick roads. Find out how long the chill will last and what to expect in the days ahead.
Montgomery County residents and Virginia Tech students made the most of another snow day Monday as winter weather forced the closure of public schools and university classes for the second time in less than a week.
A time-honored snow day tradition returned to Virginia Tech on Friday! Hundreds of students took to the drillfield in another cadets vs. civilians snowball fight at the college.
Darin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
PC Land Electronic Repair in Blacksburg is extending its support after a devastating fire displaced more than 65 families and residents at Foxridge Apartments.
Virginia Tech will honor the legacy of acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni with a new immersive exhibit debuting Dec. 9, the anniversary of her passing.
Virginia State Police is investigating after a Blacksburg police officer hit and killed a pedestrian while responding to a call, according to the police department.
Fire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at the Foxridge Apartment Complex in Blacksburg, late Monday night.
For the fourth year in a row, Virginia Tech’s dean of science, Kevin Pitts, is hosting an open invitation Thanksgiving. Truly embodying the spirit of the holiday and the university’s motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve.
The Town of Blacksburg announced that the police department, along with the approval of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will be conducting deer culling operations over the next few months.
Smithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need.
The Little Bookworm in downtown Blacksburg is not just a typical bookstore. Its goal is to nurture a love of reading for children and offer employment to adults with disabilities.
What was once an everyday sight around our region is gradually vanishing before our eyes, but a graduate student at Virginia Tech is researching if a species of tree that used to be common in Southern Appalachia can thrive in the area again.
The Town of Blacksburg announced earlier this month that the town would unite with the Blacksburg Partnership, Virginia Tech and Downtown Blacksburg Inc to begin a strategic downtown development plan.
After weeks of rumors and speculation, on Wednesday, it became official: James Franklin is the latest head football coach for Virginia Tech. The news has brought a lot of excitement to students who have not had much in the past few years.
James Franklin, the new head coach for the Virginia Tech football team, is scheduled to be formally introduced to the Hokie nation during a press conference at 10 a.m., today, November 19.
We all know about invasive species, especially as spotted lanternflies impacted much of our area throughout the summer. Luckily, a Virginia Tech professor is getting creative while teaching students at the school about invasive species.
Students across Virginia Tech’s campus celebrated Monday following the announcement of James Franklin as the university’s next head football coach, viewing the high-profile hire as a potential turning point for the struggling program.
In Blacksburg, Monday afternoon, approximately 40 Virginia Tech students and residents protested the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors’ decision to roll back DEI programs, specifically the dissolution of the Ujima and Lavender House Living Learning Communities.
Housing in Blacksburg has been a problem for years — so much so that in the recent mayoral election, both candidates highlighted housing in their campaigns. But today, Community Housing Partners broke ground on a new affordable housing neighborhood.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is launching its Corner Market initiative ahead of schedule to help address a food insecurity crisis caused by recent disruptions in SNAP benefits.
The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is currently hosting a one-of-a-kind show called “The Great War.” The Dutch Company Hotel Modern blends theater, visual arts, animation, film and music to reconstruct scenes from WWI.
The race for Blacksburg mayor is still too close to call, with just 46 votes separating the two leading candidates, election officials said Thursday. Thousands of ballots are still being reviewed before a winner can be declared.
Democrat Lily Franklin defeated incumbent Republican Chris Obenshain in Virginia’s 41st District race Tuesday night, flipping the seat that covers parts of Montgomery and Roanoke Counties.
Southwest and Central Virginia are seeing beautiful Election Day weather with clear skies, seasonable temperatures, and low rain chances. A dry cold front and the year’s biggest supermoon are in the forecast.
Turning Point USA, the political organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, visited Blacksburg in September 2025. In response, National Ground Game, which promotes itself as the counter to TPUSA, held an event at Virginia Tech just prior to Election Day.
Isaac Brown rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving late with a leg injury and Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech. Miller Moss added a touchdown pass for the Cardinals, who rallied Saturday from a 16-7 halftime deficit to win their third straight game.
A Virginia Tech-led initiative aims to revolutionize indoor air quality monitoring through a $40 million, five-year project called BRAVE (Bio Aerosol Risk Assessment Intervention Engineering), funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
Former Virginia Tech basketball star and alumna Elizabeth Kitley is making her way back to Hokie Nation.
Southwest Virginia residents don’t have to wait until October 31st to get into the Halloween spirit, as numerous family-friendly events are scheduled across the region this weekend.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Virginia Tech student who has been in federal custody for more than two months.
Each fall, the mountains surrounding Southwest Virginia come alive with brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows — and according to one Virginia Tech forestry expert, this year’s show is shaping up to be spectacular.
Tonight, the YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting its second Empty Bowls event to raise awareness and funds for Meals on Main, an initiative supporting children facing food insecurity in the New River Valley. 🍲
Friday is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is important to maintain across all age groups. However, the World Health Organization says mental health in seniors is often overlooked, leaving issues untreated. 10 News visited English Meadows Blacksburg Campus Friday, to talk to seniors how they prioritize their mental health.
Virginia Tech (VT) announced in September that it would no longer be offering two of their Living-Learning Communities (LLC) starting in the Fall of 2026. According to the university’s website, the Lavender House LLC is geared toward the university’s LGBTQ+ students. The Ujima LLC is for students pursuing Africana studies.
Virginia Tech plans to eliminate living-learning communities (LLCs) on campus: the Ujima House for Africana studies and the Lavender House for LGBTQ+ students, starting fall 2026.
Fire crews are currenlty on the scene working a major fire in the 600 block of Jennelle Road. Smoke may be visible in the area and officials are asking the public to yield to emergency vehicles.
On Friday, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced the formation and lineup of the university’s search committee to find the next head coach for the Hokies.
Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has approved a $229 million investment plan over four years to elevate the university’s athletic programs within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.
Blacksburg High School PE/health teacher Madison Webb is the September recipient of the Education Impact Award.
Two weeks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah, conservative figures Megyn Kelly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin gathered at Virginia Tech to honor his legacy and address students.
A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.
Virginia Tech was ranked and tied for No. 51 overall in the National Universities class and tied for No. 21 among Top Public Schools in the National Universities class in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday.
AARP Virginia will host a candidate forum for House District 41, providing an opportunity for residents to hear from the candidates.
Up to 3,000 people are expected to pack into Burruss Hall Auditorium at Virginia Tech on Wednesday night for the next stop on the American Comeback Tour, hosted by the school’s chapter of Turning Point USA.
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet in a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 30, where the board will consider a four-year athletics budget adjustment that would position the university’s athletics program to compete with the top programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), according to officials.
One Virginia Tech student is channeling grief into giving. Sophomore Conner Price is hosting a fundraiser in honor of his late father, with proceeds going to Carilion Clinic’s new Cancer Center. 10 News sat down with him to learn how he’s creating a legacy of hope for others battling cancer.
Republican incumbent Chris Obenshain and Democratic challenger Lily Franklin have invested a combined $1.3 million into their tight rematch for Virginia's House District 41.
September is Hunger Action Month, and on Thursday, Virginia Tech students, athletes, and alumni gathered at Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Salem warehouse for the annual Hokie Way Service Day.
The firing of Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry could present some significant financial hurdles for the university.
Virginia Tech’s weekly football press conference had a noticeably different tone this week following the firing of head coach Brent Pry on Sunday. Instead of focusing on the upcoming Wofford game, the discussion centered on how the team is coping with recent disruptions and preparing to move forward.
Less than 24 hours after Virginia Tech’s 45-26 loss to Old Dominion, the university announced the firing of head football coach Brent Pry, sparking widespread reaction across campus and among alumni.
