Daily
Blacksburg
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RIDE Solutions partners with businesses and DRPT this spring to promote alternatives to single-occupant vehicles. Events include DRPT’s Connect Businesses from Apr. 15 through May 27 and a Bike Month Challenge from May 19 through May 27 that lets riders log trips in the ConnectingVA App for a prize drawing. New River Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DWR warned residents on Apr. 1 that black bears are more active during spring — officials urge caution in bear-prone areas to reduce unexpected encounters. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Regional Commission began construction on a new office building at 2950 Market St in Christiansburg by hiring Kesler Contracting and Colley Architects to transform a former bank drivethrough into meeting rooms plus a reception area, with completion scheduled in nine months and move-in planned by the end of 2026. New River Valley News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local homebuyers are reviewing new mortgage options amid shifting rates as housing experts advise comparing loans — financial institutions plan to update lending programs soon. This move aims to help buyers secure more affordable financing. WDBJ7
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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.
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