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Blacksburg
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech researchers in Blacksburg used vehicle sensors and journals (tracking 14,700 trips between 2021 and 2023) to study how cannabis affects driving behavior. The study found that drivers altered routes and saw cannabis-related trip spikes during lunch and evening, with findings released in a 2025 report. WSLS 10
- ➤ Virginia Tech is replacing HokieSPA with a new cloud-based platform called My Virginia Tech to improve service for students & staff. The change begins May 21 at 5 p.m. and continues until May 26 at 8 a.m., with an information session on March 3 for faculty. Collegiate Times
- ➤ The Montgomery County School Board will vote Tuesday, March 3 on a policy that mandates 365-day expulsions for students carrying weapons and changes school start times for more instruction. It will also consider funding for safety fixes + free breakfasts at the county government center in Christiansburg. Cardinal News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked residents to report invasive species sightings after National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Residents are urged to submit details online + by phone to help protect the commonwealth. WSLS 10
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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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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.
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~ Marc Andreessen
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