Daily
Blacksburg
Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery in Radford will mark 150 years of history with a Tea & Discovery reception on Friday, March 28 from 6—7:30 PM. The free event will include guest speakers and an announcement about the museum’s future plans. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County officials and the school board meet today at the county government center at 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg to discuss the proposed fiscal 2025-26 schools budget that asks for about $5.2 million in added county funds and includes a 3 percent raise for employees. The school board will meet on March 18 at 6 p.m. to review and vote on the plan which calls for nearly $154.2 million in spending. Cardinal News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Town Council approved an eight-story student housing project with 759 bedrooms off campus on North Main Street (located along Kabrich Street and Winston Avenue) during a narrow 4 to 3 vote. Developer LV Collective from Austin, Texas will begin further planning after the March 11 decision and the project is meant for students who walk, ride bikes, or use Blacksburg Transit. Collegiate Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Grass Is Dead: Bluegrass Tribute
8 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — $ — Experience America's original bluegrass tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead and beyond!
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