Blacksburg Local News – Monday, May 18th, 2026

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Monday, May 18th, 2026

Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ At Virginia Tech commencement on Friday morning, Gov. Abigail Spanberger — addressing students briefly — praised outgoing President Tim Sands and urged graduates to pursue public service, while school divisions received $37,500 grants each for new CTE equipment and the University of Lynchburg honored five Bonner Leaders. Cardinal News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Appalachian Power warns of potential rising water levels in the Roanoke River + New River and advises residents to monitor updates as the utility assesses the situation. Further details will follow as conditions change. WDBJ7

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