Daily
Blacksburg
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ RBTC’s 25th Annual TechNite was held at Virginia Tech’s Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility where nearly 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators gathered to celebrate 25 years of regional tech and life sciences growth—featuring awards honoring milestones like the Hall of Fame and the Hart of the Entrepreneur Impact Award. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Slynn McMinn, a 60-year-old cybersecurity teacher at Christiansburg High School, will soon graduate from UA Little Rock with a Master of Science in information science—an achievement reached while balancing three teaching jobs, running a business, and caring for her husband. She plans to continue teaching and inspiring students to see that success in IT is possible despite tough challenges. New River Valley News
- ➤ Shah Pari Ahmadi, an Afghan immigrant who escaped Taliban control in 2021, graduated from Blacksburg High School on Saturday and now plans to join the U.S. military to honor her sister—who served with U.S. troops. The Roanoke Times
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Summer Flora Candle Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $41 plus fees — Craft two custom candles with summer floral scents while enjoying a relaxing winery atmosphere.
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Lavender Fest Days
12-6 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $8.00 entry — Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of lavender while enjoying local vendors, live music, and specialty drinks.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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