Mysterious Opportunity: Uncovering a Hidden Item in Pritchard from 20 Years Ago
A former student of Virginia Tech recently took to social media to share a fascinating tale of a hidden engineering class prototype that he left behind in his dorm room in Pritchard Hall, about 20 years ago. The ex-student, who lived in the dorm in 2006, revealed that he had hidden the prototype behind a panel in his...
Securing an Appointment with a Primary Care Physician Seems Unattainable
In a recent social media post, a user shared their struggle to secure an appointment with a primary care physician after moving to a new location. The user, who suffers from hypertension, was concerned about getting their medication refilled, as the earliest appointment they could find was not until February of the...
James Franklin has landed a new head coach job
James Franklin has landed a prominent new head coach job roughly a month after he was fired by Penn State. Franklin on Monday agreed to a deal to become the next head coach at Virginia Tech, according to multiple reports. News surfaced over the weekend that Franklin was Virginia Tech’s top target but that the … The...
Elbit America to create nearly 300 jobs in Roanoke, boosting local economy
ROANOKE, Va. – Elbit America’s expansion in Roanoke will create nearly 300 new jobs and bring a $30 million investment, local leaders say. They are calling it a major win for both the local economy and national defense. Erik Fox, general manager of Elbit America in Roanoke, said...
ACC’s decision on Virginia Tech’s annual game with Virginia will infuriate fans
The ACC placed the annual Virginia Tech and Virginia Thanksgiving Weekend showdown in Charlottesville in a six-day hold in terms of time and TV assignment.
VDOT seeks public input on Orange Avenue traffic flow and safety improvement project
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting the public to attend a design public hearing for a project to improve traffic flow and enhance safety on a two-mile section of Orange Avenue (Route 460). Officials say the section included in this area starts just east of Gainsboro...
Dry today with more showers late Tuesday
Today will be a very November-like day with highs into the 50s for most of the region. While winds remain breezy at times, they won’t be as strong as Sunday. Otherwise, sunshine will look to dominate the region. While winds today will be breezy, they won’t be quite as...
Town of Vinton salutes veterans
The Town of Vinton and the Vinton Veterans Outreach Committee honored veterans with a. “Salute to Service” ceremony at the Vinton War Memorial Field of Honor on Nov. 6. Town employees honored included veterans Mayor Brad Grose, Chief of Police Fabricio. Drumond, Sgt. Brandon Alterio, Cpl. Jesse Dibble, Officer...
Blacksburg Weather Shift May Disrupt Early Thanksgiving Travel: Rain and Fire Danger in Focus
Blacksburg, VA – A crisp wind moved through town before sunrise, scattering leaves across sidewalks and hinting at a quiet start to the week. That calm, however, comes with an early warning: fire danger rises sharply today, and a surge of Tuesday rainfall could complicate the first wave of Thanksgiving travel across...
Bikes sold nationwide recalled for potential brake failure
(Gray News) - Thousands of bikes have been recalled for a potential brake failure issue. About 68,000 Trek- and Electra-branded bikes with coaster brakes, and replacement rear wheels with coaster brakes, were recalled because the brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control. The bikes were sold...
