Daily
Blacksburg
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Radford Noon Rotary Club and Glencoe Mansion launched the Field of Honor flags on sale today to honor local heroes—military members, first responders, teachers, and cancer survivors. The flags will be on display from Memorial Day, May 26 to Sept. 11, cost $50 with available sponsorship options, and proceeds will support local Rotary projects—such as scholarships and community services. New River Valley News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on March 30th—he was taken to a hospital as police investigated the incident. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Blacksburg recognized key employees with awards and promotions during the week of March 30, 2025. The changes affected several companies and marked shifts in leadership in the area. The Roanoke Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Carter Roberts, a senior and member of the Institute of Creativity, Art, and Technology, presented his culminating work of music and digital media projects at the Creativity and Innovation Living Learning Building in Blacksburg. He displayed a range of genre-spanning pieces—he mentioned plans to pursue media scoring after his spring graduation. Collegiate Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On March 25, Virginia Tech students protested on campus near Burruss Hall and Torgersen Hall to oppose the Board of Visitors decision to remove DEI—an action they said would leave marginalized students unrepresented. Professors, staff, and community members gathered to show their disagreement and express concern that the change would affect classes. Collegiate Times
- ➤ Virginia Tech Recreational Sports center is hosting Hokie Movement week from March 27 to April 3 — the event offers free group exercise classes and activities such as horseback riding lessons, golf clinics and a bouldering wall day for students, faculty and staff. A celebration on April 4 will conclude the week to recognize all participants. Collegiate Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new state law, HB 1904 — signed this month and set to go into effect July 1 — lets nurse midwives help care for newborns when no doctor is available to ease rural maternity shortages. Many hospitals may resist this shift by keeping strict rules on midwife practice. Cardinal News
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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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Bonsai Painting Night at Beliveau Farm Winery
6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — Ticket sales end March 21st, 2025 — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine and painting your own bonsai masterpiece.
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