Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bubba’s 33 is hosting a fundraiser for the American Eagle Foundation & supporting efforts to rescue and conserve local eagles as part of a community drive announced on June 16th. WDBJ7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg police are seeking two suspects in connection with a vehicle tampering incident+authorities urge anyone with information to come forward+. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech is renovating select residence halls and student resource buildings—such as Ambler-Johnston Hall, Graduate Life Center, and Pritchard Hall—to add new vinyl flooring, modernized laundry facilities, and improved accessibility in preparation for the class of 2029; the work began on May 16 and will continue until Aug. 25. Collegiate Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 16th, local officials issued a First Alert Weather Day in Blacksburg—warning residents of potential localized flooding and urging them to monitor weather updates. WDBJ7
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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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Salsa Under The Stars
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $12 per person — Dance the night away with a salsa lesson and vibrant music under the stars.
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