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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

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

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A University of Virginia study predicts Montgomery County Public Schools will lose nearly 900 students by 2030 (a steeper drop than forecast in 2024).  The Roanoke Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Virginia Tech and Liberty University announced that football games scheduled for 2029 and 2030 are cancelled, while the Hokies will host their spring game on Saturday, April 18 at Lane Stadium + the teams will meet in 2027 and 2028.  WDBJ7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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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.

    Tue, 3/10/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Mon, 3/16/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

~ Mark Twain

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