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Monday, March 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Kipps Elementary's band learns Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' in anticipation of the band's upcoming concert at Lane Stadium, showcasing the song's influence across generations in Virginia Tech's community.  WDBJ7
  • ➤ The Little Bookworm bookstore in Blacksburg, owned by Melissa Wood, aims to enhance children's literacy by offering a diverse range of books tailored for kids.  WSLS 10

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ The Montgomery Museum of Art & History will showcase two exhibits, Portraits of the Blues and Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute, featuring blues music art and African American culture history, with an opening reception on March 27.  WSLS 10

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will discuss a potential tuition and fees increase for the 2025-26 academic year on March 25.  The Roanoke Times

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • ➤ A Virginia Tech-led initiative is leveraging mining and power plant waste to source critical minerals essential for modern technologies, aiming to boost domestic supply and enhance environmental cleanup efforts.  Cardinal News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Radford Highlanders

    1 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — VIP tickets available — Witness the spirited matchup between these local college teams in a lively baseball atmosphere.

    Tue, 4/1/25

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