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Blacksburg
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a fire at a restaurant in the City Market Building, officials confirmed the building is safe — the restaurant is still recovering — and Market Building Foundation Executive Director Elliot Broyles said the smoke looked much worse than the actual damage. The Roanoke Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two brothers are restoring the Queen of Steam (a historic steam engine) so it can return to service; they plan to finish repairs soon (the project schedule is still being finalized). WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism is rising in Southwest Virginia ahead of Fourth of July as visitors plan trips while facing rising costs and high temperatures. The Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge president said families will plan outings to avoid the worst heat+ many see local travel as a smart way to celebrate. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 2720 which lets rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students explore new transportation options like partnerships with community colleges, contract services, or ridesharing—joining nine other states in offering flexible transit solutions. New River Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two New River Valley women diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome launched Two Alpha Gals to help others manage the dangerous allergy— they met in 2017 and later started the Alpha-Gal Foundation to offer a podcast and Food Allergy Mentorship Program that share practical tips on avoiding red meat and other mammal products. This support network aims to educate local residents on managing the condition and preventing severe reactions. The Roanoke Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A tailgate event called 'Not Your Average Tailgate' is planned to honor the history of African American baseball—organizers say it will highlight the contributions of players whose impact shaped the game. The event will offer attendees a chance to learn about an important chapter in baseball history. WDBJ7
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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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Virginia Hollow Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Rising Silo Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music with Virginia Hollow at the brewery.
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Jstop Latin Soul Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Henderson Lawn — Free admission — Experience the vibrant sound of Jstop Latin Soul blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz improvisation.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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