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Blacksburg
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hokie House, a 60-year-old bar on Main Street, has secured its future after its owners bought the building amid rising rent costs. The landmark will mark its anniversary with a community celebration in early summer (honoring decades of Virginia Tech tradition). WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech is expanding its digital skilling programs in Blacksburg with refurbished HP HOPE laptops + a free coding and robotics workshop for youth starting February, while new digital literacy sessions for adults will soon be announced. New River Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Abigail Spanberger said the new law raises Virginia's minimum wage, starting at $12.77 on Jan. 1, increasing to $13.75 on Jan. 1, 2027 and reaching $15 on Jan. 1, 2028, to help families manage rising living costs. New River Valley News
- ➤ Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to raise the minimum wage from $12.77 to $15 by 2028 — wages will increase to $13.75 on Jan. 1, 2027 and to $15 on Jan. 1, 2028. Gov. Spanberger will sign the bill soon to help working families manage rising costs. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jessica Tomazic, a sports medicine physician, says outdoor running in winter can boost strength, endurance and burn more calories; she advises dressing in layers and using trail-type footwear (for better traction) on snowy paths. Runners with injuries should consult their doctor before starting a run. WSLS 10
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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
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