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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Valley Pipeline said it will begin construction on Montgomery County's compressor station by year end, pending a final ruling (regulators have yet to approve the plan). The Roanoke Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in the Herpetology course at the College of Natural Resources and Environment conducted fieldwork today along local hills and a creek to identify frogs, snakes and lizards, including Blacksburg salamanders. This hands-on activity linked classroom learning with real-life observations and strengthened community ties to the region's natural habitat. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech announced its president is stepping down following an official message released on Thursday, Apr. 9, and the university will soon begin its search for a new leader in Blacksburg. WDBJ7
- ➤ University faculty at Virginia Tech and UVA are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to include professors in a collective bargaining bill, saying union rights would shield campuses (and academic freedom) from political interference. The Roanoke Times
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Freedom First announced plans to celebrate Financial Capability Month — aiming to improve local financial skills through workshops and seminars. More details on event dates and venues will be provided soon. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A trustee's sale auction for 4536 Craig Creek Road will take place on April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse entrance — 55 East Main Street, Christiansburg. Buyers must use certified funds or a cashier's check with a 10% deposit and settle within 15 days. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Pulaski MTN-X Gravel Bike Race is set for Saturday, Sept. 26 in Pulaski County, Virginia. Pre-race activities start Friday, Sept. 25 in downtown Pulaski, including a Shake Out Ride, bike demo day and vendor expo before a Finish Festival at Great Wilderness Brewing Company. New River Valley News
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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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