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Blacksburg
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s Sweetest Event of the Year returns today at Blacksburg’s main park with candy tasting, live music, and local treats. Families are invited to join community fun & enjoy family-friendly activities at this annual celebration. WDBJ7
- ➤ The NRVHBA Home Expo will take place March 21-22 at the Christiansburg Rec Center, offering advice from local professionals, a LEGO contest, and a Parade of Playhouses auction to support construction education. Tickets cost $5 for adults and free for children under 18 with a paying adult. New River Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Smithfield is hosting its Opening Day celebration, Frontier Spring in 1776 (Saturday, April 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at 1000 Merry Oak Way; the event will showcase living history, music, and hands-on activities for families. New River Valley News
- ➤ A list of St. Patrick’s Day events will take place across Central and Southwest Virginia starting March 13 (with a parade in Roanoke and block parties in other areas) offering residents several ways to celebrate the holiday. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Blacksburg and New River Valley Aging in Community Leadership Team offer a free four-session workshop series at the library on aging in place. Sessions cover housing, health & wellness, transportation, personal finance, and connection, starting March 20 and running through April 10. New River Valley News
- ➤ Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine will expand into a vacant office building at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center after local officials approved the plan. The school will add new classrooms + facilities for patient care. The Roanoke Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech was eliminated from the ACC tourney on Mar. 11 after a tough loss at home. The game marks a setback for the team as fans look toward upcoming matches. 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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