Daily
Blacksburg
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
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
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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.
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