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Blacksburg
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George Edwin Bunce, aged 93, passed away on Feb. 10 at the Kroontje Center at Warm Hearth Village. A memorial service will take place on Feb. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Karr Center (donations are requested in lieu of flowers). New River Valley News
- ➤ The 7@four team announced the winner of its Valentine's Day giveaway on Friday, Feb. 13. The contest welcomed local entries and rewarded a lucky participant with a special prize to celebrate the season. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Let's Party Creatively announced a series of Valentine's Day painting activities that invite locals to explore creative art. The event takes place today at a local venue, offering a fun way to celebrate the holiday. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new Commonwealth burning law will go into effect tomorrow, Feb. 15, as announced by the DOF—local residents must follow updated open burning rules that apply statewide. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local hospitals reported a rise in ER visits linked to cannabis use yesterday, prompting health officials to advise caution and monitor trends in the Blacksburg area & investigate possible factors behind the increase. WDBJ7
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2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K
Feb 16-22 — Margaret Beeks Elementary School — Registration required — Participate virtually in the 41st edition of a beloved local running event.
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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Baseball
1-5 p.m. — English Field — Tickets $10-$1000 — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun at English Field.
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ACC Wrestling Championships
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Cassell Coliseum — Ticket information pending — Witness top collegiate wrestling talent compete for championship honors.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech — Tickets required — Experience the spirit of modern Ireland through world-class dance and music performances.
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Market Jam at the Museum
10 AM – 12 PM — Alexander Black House & Cultural Center — Free entry — Enjoy live music by local talents Chris Via and Bill Blevins at this community event.
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Metaphysics in the Blue Ridge Conference 2026
May 29th-31st — Virginia Tech Department of Philosophy, War Memorial Hall — Cost details to be announced — Engage with leading scholars in metaphysics during a collaborative workshop and enjoy a social hiking day.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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