Daily
Blacksburg
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sam Diamond, a 23-year-old Virginia Tech senior majoring in Computer Science (and a proud Hokie), died on April 6 in Blacksburg. His family plans a memorial service in late May or early June and will start a scholarship in his honor. New River Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Museum will host a Mini Barn Quilt Painting Workshop Saturday, April 25 (1–3:30 p.m.) led by Sharon Chickering and Phyllis Garnett-Deakin. Registration costs $45 for Museum Members and $50 for non-members, with all materials and lemonade provided. New River Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners report that their flowers are surviving the ongoing drought as they use extra watering measures to keep blooms thriving. A report from Apr. 13 outlines water conservation efforts across town. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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