Good morning, Blacksburg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.