Good morning, Blacksburg.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech, with local partners, is hosting the Cinderella & Prince Charming Boutique to provide prom wear for high school students at The Y Center’s Emily Stewart Event Room (1000 N.

Main St.). Event sessions start Feb. 27 and include additional dates in Feb., Mar., and Apr.

GFL donated $100 gift cards on Feb.

24 to assist local residents and promote community support. The donation is part of ongoing outreach efforts to help those in need.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Christiansburg’s Alpha Mu Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority donated money and needed items to the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley.

The center benefited from contributions by members including Sue Warden, Sharon Legg, and Kristen Talley, with assistance organized by office manager Eli Brown.

Virginia Tech received two HHS Outstanding Investigator Awards totaling $844,824 on February 24 to support biological chemistry research—boosting the university’s critical projects, according to Congressman Morgan Griffith.

G.W. Carver Elementary closed its achievement gaps and earned Blue Ribbon status, focusing on celebrating each child's progress — Principal Greg Johnston said the school now marks its success in boosting learning.

Two community colleges will expand their CDL training programs to help meet growing driver shortages in the region.

The new courses are expected to prepare students for workforce entry soon.

Warm Hearth Foundation celebrated five Warm Hearth Village employees who completed their programs, earning credentials as licensed practical and registered nurses.

The foundation awarded about $30,000 in scholarships to support these education milestones.

The Town of Blacksburg received ownership of the 239-acre Brush Mountain Property 2 (Stone-cutters Hollow) from the New River Land Trust, securing permanent conservation and public access for the park while a Virginia Outdoors Foundation easement protects the land and trail improvements continue.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has spread about 450,000 tons of salt since Jan.

1 to ensure safe winter travels while the General Assembly passed a bill asking VDOT to study salt's impact on roads, the environment (and property) with results due by Nov.15.

Blacksburg housing remains tight as students and locals struggle with rising rents near $2,000 due to low vacancy—experts note pre-lease rates reached 93% by March and 99% by June, limiting affordable mid-range options.

Local swimmers from Blacksburg shined at the VSHL Class 4 state championships in Richmond today — the girls finished 14 points behind Monacan High and the boys trailed Lafayette High while senior Soren Anderson and Cameron Roy won the one-meter diving and 200-yard freestyle events in 1:39.36.

Blacksburg High School track teams dominated a regional indoor meet this past week — the girls scored 232 points while the boys earned 97 to outpace their rivals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stanford Cardinal at Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball

7 p.m. — English Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball showdown as the Hokies take on the Cardinal in a thrilling matchup.