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Friday, March 27th, 2026

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Hometown Entertainment is hosting a weekend lineup of local events from today through March 29 at community venues, offering family-friendly performances & gatherings that invite neighbors to experience local culture firsthand.  WDBJ7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A train blocked Shawsville Road for 15 hours yesterday, causing heavy delays for local drivers. Transportation officials are working to reopen the road safely for commuters.  WDBJ7

HEALTH NEWS

  • A nurse in a local program kept attending class after breaking her hip + showing that determination can overcome setbacks. Her continued effort in studies highlights a commitment to becoming a healthcare professional.  WDBJ7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Whose Live Anyway?

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Moss Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an improvised comedy performance from the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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