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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg opened the Meadowbrook Greenway on May 14 to link trails from Heritage Park (169 acres) to Brush Mountain and National Forest routes. Town leaders said they plan to extend the greenway next year to improve outdoor access. News Messenger
- ➤ The Yovaso Carnival is set to combine festive rides with safe driving demonstrations at a local venue. Local residents can attend the event to enjoy attractions and learn road safety tips. WDBJ7
- ➤ On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Rotary Club of Blacksburg will host its 25th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Blacksburg Country Club to support local projects. Teams and individuals may sign up by mail until May 31 — check-in begins at 11 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m. News Messenger
- ➤ NRV Leading Lights honored 35 local volunteers at the German Club at Virginia Tech on April 30. Recipients including high school, college and lifetime achievement winners received funds for nonprofits, and nominations for the 2027 awards will be accepted later. News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is offering an online two-part nutrient management training school for those interested in agriculture with sessions on June 15-16 and July 7-9; registration costs $150 per session with deadlines on June 8 and June 30. New River Valley News
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg presented its 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education Scholarships to four Montgomery County Public School graduates on May 4, recognizing one student from each high school for excellence in CTE and supporting their future studies through trade, college or apprenticeship programs. News Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Contractor began primary paving work on westbound Peppers Ferry Road on Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. The project runs overnight Monday through Friday, resumes at 8 p.m. Monday, May 25 and will continue until June 15 with lane and shoulder closures and detours. New River Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local Hometown Health experts in Blacksburg stress the importance of prenatal screening to detect potential complications early & urge expecting parents to talk with their healthcare providers about testing options. WDBJ7
- ➤ Doctors in Virginia urge pregnant women to begin prenatal tests as soon as pregnancy is confirmed — tests such as blood work and ultrasound support proper care, including mental health screening, as May is prenatal screening awareness month. WDBJ7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WDBJ7 published its top local headlines with travel tips for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend — the guide helps residents plan ahead for local events and traffic delays. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Town council approved additional parking for a planned Fairfield Inn hotel at 1215 Rugby Lane. The five-story hotel will have 93 rooms and extra parking for up to 102 cars + a landscaped area that screens the lot from Country Club Drive. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg’s Bruins defeated Christiansburg 3-0 on Friday night with an insurance goal by Keanan Kopp and strong saves by Andre Stuart and Nathan Pratt. The win finished a 14-6 season and earned the Bruins the River Ridge District title. News Messenger
- ➤ Blacksburg's baseball team won 2-0 over Christiansburg on Tuesday, May 19, keeping a 17-0 record while Christiansburg dropped to 11-4-1. The Bruins scored twice after a scoreless first half to clinch the victory. News Messenger
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