Daily
Blacksburg
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wasena bike and skatepark opens today after final preparations, offering a new space for riders + skaters to enjoy wheeled fun in the local area. The park supports safe recreation and community use. The Roanoke Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference at The Inn at Virginia Tech on Thursday. The event, attended by 350 female business leaders (including ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler), offered powerful networking and advice for local entrepreneurs. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NRV Home Builders Association opened registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest sponsored by Carter Bank, inviting kids and adults 4 and up to submit custom home designs. The contest will take place at the NRV Home Expo on Mar. 21 and Mar. 22 at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, with winners announced on Mar. 22. New River Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting its inaugural 5K on Huckleberry Trail in Blacksburg (event details coming soon). WDBJ7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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