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Blacksburg
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Phoebe, a young amateur meteorologist known for sending forecasts during major weather events, visited WSLS on Thursday + received a behind the scenes tour from meteorologist Delaney Willis. Her passion for weather signals a promising future in broadcasting. WSLS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tail Chasers Pet Boutique in Christiansburg is experiencing growing demand for its dog daycare and grooming services despite rising prices, with a waitlist proving strong local interest (a trend supported by the Wall Street Journal). WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hometown Entertainment airs an interview with Jake Hertzog (local media personality) who explains his work and its impact on the local arts scene in Blacksburg. The broadcast gives viewers fresh insights into community media. WDBJ7
- ➤ Local musician Jake Hertzog is set to perform in Blacksburg soon, as highlighted in a recent Hometown Entertainment feature published Apr. 3. Details on the event's time and venue will be released shortly. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local driving instructors discussed teen road safety during Distracted Driver Awareness Month on Apr. 3, holding sessions at community centers to offer practical tips for avoiding in-car distractions (expert advice included). 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.
~ Ryan Holiday
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