Former Virginia Tech basketball star and alumna Elizabeth Kitley is making her way back to Hokie Nation.

A Virginia Tech spokesperson tells 10 News they’re talking with the city about possibly selling the Hotel Roanoke.

The 2025 Hokie BugFest was held in Blacksburg on Saturday!

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. 🍲

The Washington & Lee Generals beat Gallaudet University 45-0. Heritage alum Marcus Gafford earned 9 of the Generals’ 45 points as kicker.

The American Heart Association partnered with LewisGale Montgomery to hold the 2025 New River Valley Heart Walk Saturday morning.

Malachi Hosley ran for 129 yards with a touchdown, Haynes King had two scoring runs and No. 13 Georgia Tech used a strong start to beat short-handed Virginia Tech 35-20. Georgia Tech has won its first six games for the first time since 2011. The Yellow Jackets scored the game’s first 18 points. King led Georgia Tech as he completed 20 of 24 passes for 213 yards with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Malik Rutherford and added 52 rushing yards with scoring runs of 26 and 2 yards. Virginia Tech listed 20 players as out due to injuries.

One of Virginia Tech’s therapy dogs got a special celebration from staff and students on Friday!

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.

The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the possibility of selling the historic Hotel Roanoke, a landmark that has been in the city for over a century.

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.

“I’m not much on bravado … but my excitement is brimming with this team.”

Both Virginia and Virginia Tech are poised for a successful season.

The Hokies are facing off against the Demon Deacons in the 2025 homecoming game at Lane Stadium.

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 architecture students took wheelchairs for a spin during the “VT Roll-About.” Tuesday.

If you’ve ever seen the movie Jaws, you may have asked yourself, “How would I react to a shark attack?”

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).

Many have heard and are concerned about the possibility of the United States economy going into a recession, and some experts are looking at the cardboard box industry to project what may be coming.

Hokies offense with over 200 yards thus far.

Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.

Blacksburg is currently hosting world-renowned dance company Step Afrika! They have performed in over 60 countries and at the White House since their founding in 1994.

Wednesday night, the Virginia Tech chapter of Turning Point USA hosted a stop of the American Comeback Tour in Burruss Hall Auditorium.

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.

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.

As the school year begins, parents should watch for changes in their children’s behavior that might signal social difficulties or bullying.

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.

Turning Point USA, the group founded by Charlie Kirk, is set to host an event tomorrow night at Burruss Hall.

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.

Virginia Tech leads Wofford 21-0 at the half.

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.

There will be three panels featuring local voices, advocates, service providers and policymakers.

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.

Virginia Tech students responded to the firing of their head football coach on Sunday.

Virginia Tech has fired football coach Brent Pry after the program stumbled to its first 0-3 start since 1987.

Virginia Tech is planning to fire head football coach Brent Pry on Sunday, ESPN writer Pete Thamel confirmed on X.

Hokies have been outscored 62-0 in the last four quarters of play.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students. But Virginia Tech offers a program to help students’ mental health.

Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets and Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department gathered early Thursday morning in Lane Stadium to honor the first responders of 9/11.

ACC releases men’s basketball conference schedules

Hokies are eager to get past 0-2 start to the season.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine just welcomed its largest class since opening in 2010, enrolling 56 students in the Class of 2029. The goal: steadily expand enrollment to help tackle the nationwide doctor shortage.

Diego Pavia threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns to lift Vanderbilt, which trailed 20-10 at halftime, to a 44-20 win over Virginia Tech.

A rising senior at Virginia Tech with a passion for the outdoors spent her summer interning for the National Parks Conservation Association.

From endorsements to attacks, campaigns are running nonstop ads to define candidates and sway voters long before Election Day.

Kitley became an unrestricted free agent earlier this summer.

Bojangles paid tribute to the area’s Hokie pride and Virginia Tech’s legendary “Lunch Pail” on Wednesday.

Hokies and Cavaliers will meet on Feb. 1 and March 1.

Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in the opener for both teams.

On Sunday, Virginia Tech took on South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. Despite losing a tough game, Hokie fans showed out at bars around the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

Distracted driving endangers lives on the road every day, and a researcher at Virginia Tech is sharing tips on how to stay safe when your phone tempts you while you’re behind the wheel.

The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-11 on Saturday.

Former longtime Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer showed up for the Hokies’ season opener on Sunday against South Carolina, which is coached by son Shane Beamer, wearing Gamecocks black.

It has been 16 years since Heidi Childs and David Metzler were murdered on August 26, 2009, officials say despite its age, the case has remained an active investigation.

The stage is set between Virginia Tech and 13th-ranked South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff on Sunday. The Hokies will unveil a newer offense with the addition of offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery, and quarterback Kyron Drones said it will be anything but boring.

A Virginia Tech linebacker was arrested on a DWI charge on August 23, according to Montgomery/Christiansburg General District Court records.

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.

Football season is starting soon, but despite their busy schedules, players for Hokies football took time out of their day to do some arts and crafts with kids from Carilion. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore was there to capture all the excitement.

Virginia Tech’s newest crop of cadets are deep into training as they prepare for the New Cadet Parade this Saturday.

Today is fall move-in for Virginia Tech as thousands traveled to Blacksburg to begin their college careers. 10 News photojournalist Jack Doherty was there talking to new students, returning students and parents. You can watch here.

Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America football team and four other schools have two players each on the first team.

Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Thursday that they will be leading a $2 million project to help restore red spruce forests in the Central Appalachian Highlands region.

Virginia Tech researchers are leading efforts to ensure helmets provide the concussion protection promised by manufacturers.

The Virginia Tech Hokie Club is hosting a movie night this Saturday at English Field in Blacksburg.

Hokies will play at South Carolina as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.

Virginia Tech announced plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its admissions process starting August 1, aiming to enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight in application reviews.

"Many Hokie faithful here in the area,” Pry said.

Virginia Tech is looking into an allegation by North Carolina Central’s football coach that a Hokies assistant improperly tried to lure running back J’Mari Taylor into the transfer portal last season.

Blacksburg may be quiet for now, but it won’t be long before a little over 37,000 college students descend upon the small town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in late August for the beginning of classes this year. For many students and faculty, the beginning of the fall semester marks the start of something new, and the same could be said for 42-year-old Joey Mullen, a father of two, and the head coach of Virginia Tech’s Club Ice Hockey Team.

Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31.

The redshirt senior quarterback is fully healthy after an injury-plagued 2024 campaign.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell can't wait to move past last year's struggles.

A Virginia Tech student remains in immigration custody as his wife and legal advocates weigh in on the legal challenges ahead.

Spotted lanternflies are wreaking havoc on trees and crops, but some pets are joining the fight against this destructive invasive species. Dogs are being trained to sniff out spotted lanternfly eggs, helping stop infestations before they start.

Stinky Phil, Virginia Tech’s resident corpse plant, bloomed for the first time in years!

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that dogs and their owners can aid in the detection of egg masses laid by the spotted lanternfly.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding a Virginia Tech student who has been in their custody for nearly two weeks.

Floods are one of the most common severe weather events in Southwest Virginia, but they can also be some of the hardest to predict.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of our region and just south of us in North Carolina.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech announced a $1,520 donation from the University Club of VPI & SU to support its Meals On Main (MOM) program.

A new ally in the fight against lanternflies has recently been discovered.

Ten Washington County High School students were injured while touring Virginia Tech after falling through a grate, Virginia Tech said.

Nearly 100 campers gathered this week for Virginia Tech’s annual Mike Young basketball camp, learning from players like Jaden Schutt, Tobi Lawal, and the great Ace Custis, whose jersey hangs among the few retired in Cassell Coliseum.

Virginia Tech football players are known for making big plays on the field, but today they made an even bigger impact off of it. The team traded shoulder pads for power tools to help meet a basic need for local kids. Today’s mission didn’t involve a playbook—just lumber, tools, and a whole lot of Hokie hustle.

Colleges and universities are encouraging international students to return to campus early this summer — or to not leave the U.S. at all.

Virginia Tech Police Department announced they are investigating an attempted abduction that took place on West Campus Drive on Wednesday.

Descendants of enslaved honor legacy, educate, and connect generations through upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

Virginia Tech honored the life and memory of longtime professor and well-regard poet Nikki Giovanni today at the appropriately titled “Black Love is Black Wealth: A Celebration of the Life and Works of Nikki Giovanni.”

Virginia Tech Announced on Wednesday that they have renamed the Moss Arts Center to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.

A team of Virginia Tech faculty and students is helping people understand the late Nikki Giovanni’s poems in a new and immersive way, seven months after the poet and retired English professor’s passing.

A partnership between Roanoke County and Virginia Tech engineering students has yielded significant cost savings in waste collection operations through innovative use of sensor technology and data analysis.

PH’s Sam Dowdy, Roanoke Catholic’s Addison Becker awarded B’Nai B’Rith scholarships

New research from Virginia Tech shows that bed bugs are likely the first human pest.

Virginia Tech to have at least three night games in Lane Stadium.