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Blacksburg
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Appalachian Power crews are working to restore electricity after severe thunderstorms disrupted service in Blacksburg today — outages remain limited, and officials advise residents to keep at least 30 feet from downed lines for safety. WSLS 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in our area have risen to $3.51 per gallon, up twenty cents from last week and 68 cents more than a month ago — experts say that disruptions in global oil supply, linked to tensions in Iran, are driving the increase. Consumers may notice further changes in the coming days. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Women and Girls Equity Group will host a writing workshop to help raise funds for scholarships – the event offers practical writing instruction and supports local educational opportunities. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ VT Men’s Hoops will decline the NIT invitation after receiving notice on March 16, choosing instead to focus on upcoming tournaments. Officials said more details on their plans will be provided soon. WDBJ7
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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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