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Blacksburg
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech will host its annual 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on April 18 at 9 a.m. to honor the 32 lives lost on Apr. 16, 2007 — the run will start in front of War Memorial Hall and a remembrance service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Collegiate Times
- ➤ Virginia Tech Libraries use AI to organize digital archives plus summarize articles, saving researchers months of time. University officials caution that the tool may miss detailed differences in academic work as it becomes a core part of library operations. Collegiate Times
- ➤ Montgomery County School Board will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. (closed) and at 7 p.m. (open) at 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg to review staff vacancies, $183.1 million in capital projects, special education funding, gifted program upgrades, and a student vaping project. Cardinal News
- ➤ Virginia Tech held its annual 24-hour virtual Giving Day on Feb. 18, raising $17.7 million from 25,055 donors to support scholarships, research, and experiential learning. Top units like Pamplin College (extra $5,000 prize) and College of Engineering received special bonuses. Collegiate Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers will plant trees and collect trash along the New River later this month as part of the annual conservation event in the New River Valley. The cleanup aims to improve local habitats and boost community green efforts. The Roanoke Times
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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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