Virginia Tech’s Brett Renfrow has been named to the All-ACC Second Team for baseball while Ethan Ball made the All-Freshman Team for their performances during the season. Both athletes will lead their team into this week’s conference championship.
Radford University’s Tyler Pulik has received this year’s Big South Bob McCloskey Graduate Fellowship recognizing both academic achievement and athletic leadership. The award will support his continued studies in physical therapy.
Highland Ridge Rehab Center has been under the ownership of Landmark Operations Holdings, LLC since July 1, 2019, and the facility earned an overall CMS rating of 2 in the first quarter of 2026.
There were two companies in a city associated with Floyd County that received two FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Virginia Tech softball ended its season after falling to LSU at Tiger Park during the Baton Rouge Regional Final. The Hokies achieved their most wins under head coach Pete D’Amour and set several individual records.
Virginia Tech lost to LSU by an 8-0 margin during NCAA Regional play on May 16. This marks their first shutout loss of the season and sets up an elimination game against either Akron or South Alabama.
For the week ending May 9, the lowest reported price of diesel gas in Floyd County stood at $5.19 per gallon.
Virginia Tech baseball was defeated by Clemson despite an early lead and late rally effort on Senior Day. Senior catcher Henry Cooke led offensively as seven seniors played their final home game. The Hokies now prepare for postseason play as…
Virginia Tech Hokies Track & Field wrapped up the ACC Championships with strong performances from both teams. The men finished third overall thanks to key victories from Nick Plant and relay squads. The teams now look ahead to NCAA regional…
Virginia Tech staged a dramatic comeback against Akron with six runs in the final inning to win 7-6. The victory marks their largest rally of the season and advances them further into postseason play.
Virginia Tech opened regional play with a commanding shutout win over South Alabama powered by Kylie Aldridge’s grand slam. Strong pitching from Bree Carrico and Avery Layton secured another postseason victory for head coach Pete D’Amour’s squad.
Virginia Tech opened this year’s ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships with several standout performances on May 15. The men’s team is currently third overall while women’s athletes secured key podium finishes and new school records.
Virginia Tech baseball claimed a walk-off victory over Clemson with dramatic base running in the ninth inning. Strong pitching performances helped secure their fourth straight ACC series win. The Hokies remain contenders for a top seed heading into championship play.
Chris Obenshain marked May 15, 2026 with several social media posts congratulating new Virginia Tech graduates and recognizing Virginia’s role in American independence.
Floyd County schools enrolled just two American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2025-26 school year.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has adjusted several dates on Virginia Tech’s 2026 football schedule. Key matchups with Southern Methodist University and Miami have new dates, while kickoff times will be announced later.
Chris Obenshain, recently elected to the Virginia State House, posted about Top Gun Day and voiced support for college soccer reforms between May 13 and May 14, 2026.
Brett Renfrow led Virginia Tech baseball past Clemson with seven strong innings for a key conference win. The Hokies improved their postseason prospects ahead of upcoming ACC Championship seeding decisions.
Virginia Tech women’s golf placed sixth in the Simpsonville Regional to close out its season. The Hokies narrowly missed advancing after recording an overall four-under par. Emily Mathews and Pearl Phoncharatkun led the team with top-20 finishes.
The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Montgomery County came in at $5.29 during the week ending May 9.
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