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Blacksburg
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain View Humane is set to host a wine-tasting fundraiser in Blacksburg soon to support local pet care programs. Details on event time and location will follow. WDBJ7
- ➤ YMCA at Virginia Tech runs an annual parking raffle for a VIP spot valid Aug. 10 to May 15 that backs local programs. Tickets cost $5 or $20 for five, and the drawing is Friday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Y Center (1000 N. Main Street). New River Valley News
- ➤ The Montgomery County portion of the Huckleberry Trail is open for pedestrians and cyclists after a major engineering project that began in November 2025. The upgraded trail includes replaced bridges, new concrete abutments, and improved stormwater systems (a $1 million Parks and Recreation project funded by cash reserves). News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech senior Simba Srivastava identified a new meat-eating dinosaur from a rare fossil using CT scanning and 3D printing — his study published today — in Blacksburg. The findings reveal the only known Triassic carnivore specimen that predates T. rex by more than three times. News Messenger
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors leader said Gov. Spanberger's appointees (the governor's choices) will join the search for a new university president, ensuring local input in selecting campus leadership. The move will let Blacksburg stakeholders help shape the university's future. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools and Radford City Public Schools are ranked in Virginia’s top 20 as recognized by Niche.com, which based the rankings on tests, graduation rates, and teacher quality. The rankings highlight the strong education system in the New River Valley. News Messenger
- ➤ Virginia Tech board of visitors approved a 2.9 percent tuition increase for the 2026-27 academic year and projects including a flagship bookstore opening next summer and a 1,200-bed residence hall near Duck Pond Drive. Blacksburg Mayor Michael Sutphin warned that ending the Living-Learning Programs could boost local private housing demand. News Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech professor Dr. Bob discussed the redistricting vote last night and explained its implications for local community representation. He detailed how the measure might impact policy decisions in the area. WDBJ7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ YMCA at Virginia Tech will celebrate its 34th Healthy Kids Day on April 25 at YMCA Lancaster House on Washington Street, with a free one-mile fun run, interactive games, and special guests including Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Blacksburg High School boys signed letters of intent last week and will continue their soccer careers at Randolph Macon College and Roanoke College—Kopp earned three goals and eight assists while Huxtable scored 15 last season. News Messenger
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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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~ Abraham Lincoln
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