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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech, with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and Chi Delta Alpha, will host the Cinderella & Prince Charming Boutique on Friday, Feb. 27 from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Y Center to offer formalwear for high school students. The free event helps teens get ready for prom. New River Valley News
- ➤ The New River Valley Home Builders Association has opened registration for a Lego home building contest at the 2026 expo on March 21 and 22. Participants, kids and adults (ages 4 and up) can submit custom designs for judging by NRVHBA experts, with winners earning gift cards and custom medals. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech is moving forward with plans to expand its medical school by adding new facilities on campus. Officials said construction will begin soon to meet the growing need for health education. WDBJ7
- ➤ At today's State of the University address in Blacksburg, a student asked Virginia Tech’s president about the school’s defense partnerships and how it meets federal directives. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ New River Community College signed an articulation agreement with George Mason University at its Christiansburg campus on Feb. 18, creating a 2+2 transfer pathway in cybersecurity that helps eligible students pursue a local bachelor degree and access tuition-free attendance through the Mason Virginia Promise Grant. New River Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that vehicle owners can file claims to cover pothole damage repair costs, with more filing details coming soon + check guidelines to confirm eligibility. WDBJ7
- ➤ Montgomery County has announced plans to renovate a vacant court services building at 201 Radford St. into a dedicated location for its Cooperative Extension service. Construction will begin later this year, with the move set for fiscal year 2027 to offer updated parking and meeting space. News Messenger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local broadcast aired yesterday and examined mental health challenges among athletes — it highlighted support strategies and local resources for Blacksburg sports professionals. WDBJ7
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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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