Daily
Blacksburg
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to celebrate Pi Day with the 5th Try Y’s Pi event on Mar. 14, where tickets will provide a sampler of five locally made pie slices from participating bakeries + a chance to win prizes that support local youth programs. News Messenger
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, broadband leadership changed as Tamarah Holmes was promoted to lead Housing and Community Development and Chandler Vaughan was named acting director; Chip Bobbert began as director at the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance while Fralin Biomedical’s Brain School starts Monday and AI Decoded is March 12 + mark tech progress. Cardinal News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ YMCA at Virginia Tech announced the Exploring Art in the NRV exhibition, running through Friday, Apr. 10 at the Y Community Art Gallery on N. Main St. in Blacksburg. A reception is set for Sunday, Mar. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. + guests can meet participating artists. News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools proposed a new FY26-27 budget with a 12% increase that raises spending from $153.6M to $165.7M and adds funding for more staff + substitute pay + student meal programs; the board and supervisors will review the proposal at a joint meeting later this month. News Messenger
- ➤ The Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute offers an Intensive English Program for spouses of students and staff that helps build language skills and community in Blacksburg; the training prepares participants for future career goals. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Montgomery County School Board members said a $4.5M gap during the Christiansburg High School renovation caught them off guard. The board is now reviewing changes & plans to manage the overrun. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools revised its weapons policy at a Tuesday meeting to clarify weapon classifications and update discipline measures, including short suspensions, long suspensions & expulsion hearings. The changes aim to remind students and parents what items are not allowed at school. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carhartt donated $50,000 on Tuesday to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to expand volunteer, training, and equipment programs that support preservation and education efforts. The company also announced a spring release of a themed t-shirt line featuring national park designs. WSLS 10
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everyone you admire started as a version of themselves that they didn't admire.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Blacksburg
Welcome to the Daily Blacksburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Blacksburg, Virginia community. If you like the Daily Blacksburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Blacksburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Blacksburg and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Blacksburg
A free Blacksburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyblacksburg.com/sitemap