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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross seeks volunteers to serve as Blood Donor Ambassadors at the Blacksburg donation site (250 S. Main Street, Suite 200) to welcome donors and assist with check‑in so blood can support local patients. New River Valley News
- ➤ Montgomery County's Huckleberry Trail reopens today after months of construction that replaced three bridges and upgraded its infrastructure. The $1 million project used funds set aside for Parks and Recreation improvements. WSLS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic is a new biotechnology incubator approved by the City of Roanoke to support startups and research spinoffs (set to hold a ribbon-cutting on May 6 and expected to create 250 jobs over five years). WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Family members, local officials, and medical professionals gathered Friday to unveil a historical marker dedicated to Dr. Elbyrne G. Gill—a Roanoke-based pioneer in medicine whose work has left a lasting legacy in our community. The Roanoke Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Project S.E.R.V.E. in partnership with Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Engineering will host its annual National Design Competition this Saturday, April 25, at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to showcase adaptive devices for injured veterans and para sports athletes, with prototype testing scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at Lancerlot Sports Complex. New River Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spanberger awarded over $15.3 million in GO Virginia grants on Friday to support local projects that will boost advanced manufacturing and expand workforce training in our area. The funding (supplemented by $9.5 million in investments) is expected to create more than 600 jobs. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech held a spring game during family weekend as fans, students, and alumni got a first look at the Hokies under new head coach James Franklin at Lane Stadium. Attendees enjoyed campus traditions + looked forward to a fresh start for the team. WSLS 10
- ➤ The Blue Ridge Marathon will prompt street closures and parking restrictions in downtown today as officials adjust routes for increased traffic. Locals are advised to plan ahead for alternate parking options. WDBJ7
- ➤ WSLS news anchor John (Appy) Appicello celebrates 20 years today with the network, marking a milestone in his nearly 40-year career in sports and weekday morning reporting. He has become a trusted storyteller whose energy connects with local viewers. WSLS 10
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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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