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Blacksburg
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Recycling is set to host a free Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, Apr. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Center parking lot; participants must remain in their vehicles and bring documents in a container (limit: five per vehicle). New River Valley News
- ➤ Juno (a one-year-old Sphynx) is brightening campus life at Virginia Tech by visiting Farmers Market and local outreach events in Blacksburg. His owner, Addison Swenson, plans weekly open-door hours at Hoge Hall to provide comfort for students and residents. News Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is hosting a series of free events at the Alexander Black House from April 9 through April 30. The schedule includes a talk on Virginia’s trees, a gallery crawl for Tolerance Poster Project, music jams, rail history, an artist talk and film screening. New River Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A $4.2 million investment from GO Virginia matched by over $2 million in local support will boost advanced manufacturing and create 100 jobs in two years, led by the New River Valley Regional Commission and Virginia Tech — connecting local students, workers and companies. News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christiansburg Middle School is piloting the GO TEC program that gives hands-on training in manufacturing careers like welding and robotics during school electives; the $150,000-funded initiative includes labs, industry tours, and teacher training, and it will soon expand to all Montgomery County middle schools, partnering *with Spectrum Brands* in Blacksburg. News Messenger
- ➤ Radford University and local business leaders are partnering with employers and government to create affordable education and paid internship opportunities in high-demand fields — a move designed to retain local talent in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Cardinal News
- ➤ Gov. Spanberger signed education bills yesterday to reform school funding and support local academic programs; the measures will move to the next review phase + prepare schools for future improvements. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Samantha Parry Kenyon explained that NASA’s Artemis II mission tests the Orion capsule’s life support systems and handling as four astronauts begin a 10-day journey around the moon, and she said advanced sensor design here supports future lunar missions. News Messenger
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Parks and Recreation invites volunteers to join an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 615 Patrick Henry Drive (rain or shine); participants should bring a shovel and gloves. New River Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mustangs won 3-0 on April 7 as goalie Chase Bierman made a key save & Victor Wonner and Kellan Stewart drove the offense, with Wonner on the opening goal and Stewart recovering possession in a game against James River. News Messenger
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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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Underground Springhouse Live Performance
9 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of reggae, country, and funk with Underground Springhouse's unique rock sound.
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