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Sunday, March 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Christiansburg family is seeking a long-term caregiver to assist a non-verbal adult male with daily living tasks and personal hygiene — the job was listed on March 15th with a pay of $13.61 per hour through a Medicaid waiver and CDCN and requires candidates to be 18 or older with a solid employment record, three references, and a clear criminal background check.  New River Valley News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A Scrabble Tournament for Literacy will be held on Thursday, April 17 at the German Club Manor on the Virginia Tech campus from 5:30 to 8:30 pm to raise funds for Literacy NRV—supporting local adults in gaining essential reading and language skills.  New River Valley News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Radford Highlanders

    1 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — VIP tickets available — Witness the spirited matchup between these local college teams in a lively baseball atmosphere.

    Tue, 4/1/25

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  • Spring Candle Making Workshop

    6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — Ticket required — Craft two personalized soy candles while enjoying wine and treats in a spring-inspired setting.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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  • Virginia Tech vs. Troy Baseball Match

    3:30 a.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets available — Watch the Virginia Tech Hokies face off against the Troy Trojans in an exciting baseball matchup.

    Mon, 4/7/25

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  • Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball

    1-5 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets required — Come watch the Hokies face off against the Seminoles in an exciting afternoon of college baseball.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

~ James Clear

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