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Boil Notice still in effect for Riner area of Montgomery County
RINER, Va. – The Riner area of Montgomery County has been under a boil notice since Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the county said it was noticed the water was cloudy during routine testing. Officials in Montgomery County then reached out to the Virginia Department of Health where they decided...
The quarterback poised to make waves this college football season
Following a dismal 3-9 record two years ago, going 1-6 in conference, play, Virginia Tech football was revitalized by quarterback Kyron Drones, who stepped into the spotlight midway through last season. Under Drones' leadership for the majority of the year, the Hokies finished with a 6-6 record and secured a bowl game victory against the Tulane Green Wave.Drones demonstrated remarkable prowess after earning the starting job as the Hokies' quarterback. In the passing game, he averaged 195.3 yards on 25.6 pass attempts per game. His ability to maximize each play is evident, as he averages a solid 13.02 yards per...
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Tight End: Nick Gallo Has a Chance at Breakout Year
Virginia Tech will returning their starting tight end Nick Gallo in 2024. Gallo, a six-year senior, missed his fifth year in 2023 due to an injury in the presea
The legacy of the Lunch Pail
How a rusted box inspired generations and became the heart of Hokie football. Hokie Pride. Ultimate Teamwork. Dominating Defense. The tradition of the Lunch Pail began in 1995 when legendary Virginia Tech coach Bud Foster was named defensive coordinator. The original lunch pail, which once belonged to a coal miner, was acquired by the mother-in-law of then co-defensive coordinator Rod Sharpless.
Men’s basketball single-game tickets now available
BLACKSBURG – With excitement building for the upcoming season, Virginia Tech Athletics has announced the release of the 2024-25 men’s basketball nonconference schedule. Fans can now secure their seats at Cassell Coliseum for these games with the release of single-game tickets. Affordable Pricing and Accessible Seating. This season...
UFL Draft sees Virginia Tech standout selected after being waived by NFL team
NFL training camps will kick off in the next week and just ahead of camps, one former Virginia Tech player, Pheldarius Payne, was injury-waived by the Houston Texans. Signed after going undrafted in April's NFL Draft in Detroit, Payne impressed during Houston's minicamp in May, but it's unclear what his injury is that caused Houston to move on from him in mid-July. Despite being waived, Payne has an option to fall back on to continue his football career should he not catch on with another NFL team this summer.
Historic Smithfield Plantation prepares for 250th anniversary
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The plantation predates the Revolutionary War, officials with the plantation said to celebrate the 250 years, they are hosting an event Jul. 26 through the 28th on the plantation. While there will be tours and events for folks, one big highlight will be a documentary by...
In Memoriam: Artist and Philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss
Well-known and beloved artist and philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss, widely known as P. Buckley Moss, died July 13 surrounded by her family. Moss was an influential artist and philanthropist whose work and charity touched the lives and hearts of countless individuals. In 2013, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors named the university’s newly constructed 147,000-square-foot […]
VTSCOOP Roundtable: What transfer are we most excited to see this fall?
Prior to the 2023 season, Virginia Tech flipped a large portion of its roster with high school talent and a flood of immediate impact transfers. Led by quarterback Kyron Drones, who took over the starting role in Blacksburg in Week 3 of the season, Virginia Tech's newcomers last fall were integral in turning the tide for the Hokies and leading the program to a post-season bowl appearance, which they won 41-20 over Tulane.
Hokie alums ink new professional contracts
BLACKSBURG – Two Virginia Tech women’s soccer alums continue to shine and have signed new professional contracts. Victoria Haugen signed a National Team Replacement contract with the North Carolina Courage and Nicole Kozlova secured a two-year deal with Glasgow City FC. Haugen has been training with the NC...
Virginia Tech: Odds released for the most likely teams to join the SEC next
There are more questions than answers surrounding the future of the ACC. This season the conference is welcoming SMU, California, and Stanford, while Clemson and Florida State are trying to exit. Easier said than done. Reports have surfaced over the last few days that the Big Ten and SEC do...
Tune In: Tech Takeover on ACC Network
Those tuning in to ACC Network on Thursday, July 18, will see a heavy dose of the Hokies as Virginia Tech takes over the programming schedule for 24 hours, showcasing some of the best performances from the past academic year. Six different Tech teams will be represented throughout the day,...
Graduate student-initiated survey focuses on the university’s education culture and climate
Just before the end of the 2024 spring semester, the University Council received a preliminary summary of a culture and climate survey of graduate students conducted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. More than 630 students across six departments took the survey and more than 38 percent of them completed it, with some departments nearing a completion rate of close to 50 percent.
Dining Services sustainability initiatives updated for upcoming year
Virginia Tech Dining Services constantly strives to update and seamlessly integrate sustainability efforts across all dining centers. This summer, Dining Services has updated some packaging and implemented a new system for tracking reusable containers, among other initiatives. “We're constantly working on ways to reduce our waste, improve diversion, decrease single-use...
Inorganic Ventures acquires PURE Analytical Laboratories
Two privately held specialty chemical firms that provide high-purity materials and services for chemical applications, from renewable energy to food and beverages and consumer safety, are combining their capabilities to serve new and expanding precision markets. Virginia-based IV Labs Inc., the parent company of Inorganic Ventures, has acquired PURE Analytical...
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