Plus: A reader asks about Virginia Tech Board of Visitors disclosures.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Patrick Jensen to run for Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney
Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
New River Valley Field Notes: Montgomery County’s 5 sheriff candidates to appear at forum; bus system wins award
Plus: Summer nutrition program details announced.
Why a building remains vacant in the busiest part of downtown Blacksburg
Decades after the building last had business, town officials continue to incentivize prospective business owners and issue maintenance violations in the process.
Fire closes Blacksburg childcare center, man charged with arson
The Valley Interfaith Child Care Center in Blacksburg experienced fire damage on Easter.
Virginia Tech to buy Canadian land in first acquisition outside U.S.
Virginia Tech’s board of visitors approved the purchase of more than 100 acres from Johns Hopkins.
Virginia Tech board approves increase in tuition, fees
The total cost for an in-state undergraduate student living on campus is expected to be more than $32,000.

