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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ During spring break, Blacksburg businesses are quieter as many Virginia Tech students leave, causing staffing challenges and fewer customers (students make up a key part of the workforce); some owners use the slower pace to complete maintenance until students return Monday, Mar. 16. WSLS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local wildlife officials & rescue teams reported that a bald eagle rescued from nearby wetlands showed severe toxicosis and died on Friday, Mar. 13. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to wet conditions, the scheduled closure of Huckleberry Trail between the trail roundabout at Route 460 and Hightop Road from March 11–13 was postponed, so the trail remains open until Blacksburg Public Works reschedules the work. New River Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chrissy (a yellow Lab rescued from Texas) overcame severe arthritis and mobility issues after joint injections and rehabilitation at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, marking a turnaround in her quality of life. Virginia Tech News
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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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