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- 1Pitt prepares for hostile road test at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium▼Pitt braces for raucous environment of Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium
Pitt is gearing up for an ACC football matchup at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium, long regarded as one of the loudest and toughest venues in college football. Panthers coaches and players say they are preparing for crowd noise and communication challenges, working on silent counts in practice. The rivalry atmosphere in Blacksburg is expected to be intense for the visiting team.
- 2Blacksburg solar deal to save over $2 million in energy costs▼Solar power agreement estimated to save Blacksburg over $2 million in avoided energy costs
The town of Blacksburg, Virginia, has entered a solar power agreement estimated to save it more than $2 million in avoided energy costs. The deal, reported by local outlet WSLS, is being noted as an example of how municipalities are using renewable energy contracts to cut long-term expenses and reduce reliance on traditional power sources.
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Blacksburg Transit in Virginia is installing an 867-kilowatt solar system at its facility. The project, reported by the Roanoke Times, would put solar power on the agency's buildings and support its operations with renewable energy. Further details on cost, contractors and timelines were not included in the initial report.
- 4Blacksburg Transit facility adds nearly 1,500 solar panels with no upfront cost▼Blacksburg Transit facility gets nearly 1,500 solar panels at no upfront cost
Blacksburg Transit in Virginia has installed nearly 1,500 solar panels at one of its facilities, with no upfront cost to the agency. The arrangement reportedly covers installation expenses through a third party, allowing the transit operator to benefit from solar energy savings without capital investment. The project is being highlighted as an example of cost-effective clean energy adoption by public transit agencies.
- 5Virginia Tech hires Vikranth Reddy as assistant coach▼Hokies welcome Vikranth Reddy as assistant coach
Virginia Tech Athletics has announced the hiring of Vikranth Reddy as an assistant coach for its tennis program. The announcement, made by the Hokies, confirms Reddy is joining the coaching staff in Blacksburg. Further details about his background, prior roles, or the program he will support were not included in the initial statement.