Daily
Blacksburg
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is celebrating a rare discovery of four 1866 documents that list the marriages and children of formerly enslaved people, now available online at the courthouse in Christiansburg as part of the nation’s 350th anniversary commemoration. WSLS 10
- ➤ A local podcast that gives girls a platform to share important topics was launched yesterday in Blacksburg. It aims to empower young voices with engaging discussions. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Virginia rose by 48.2 cents (to $3.30 per gallon) on Monday, with station prices ranging from $2.53 to $4.49 based on GasBuddy’s survey of 4,081 locations. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brain School returns with a new theme that will offer interactive sessions for local kids to explore brain science in fun, hands-on activities at a community venue (more details coming soon). WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A female Bald Eagle known as Maggie died from lead poisoning after expert care at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Wildlife documenter Dicy Howell found her at Maggie’s Nest and Conservation Officer Rohrer rescued her, but she did not survive (BAEA 26-139). WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at a local health center are using AI with mammograms to detect heart disease (early tests show promise). The study was reported yesterday and will soon expand in Blacksburg. WDBJ7
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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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