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Blacksburg
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A father and daughter have been restoring their historic family farm near Blacksburg to preserve its legacy for future generations. They renovated old buildings and gathered family records—steps that will allow the farm's story to continue sharing local traditions with the community. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Parking fees at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport increased on July 1 due to rising operational costs—preferred parking now costs $14 per day, standard is $12 and economy is $10 with free parking for the first 30 minutes. Travelers are advised to check the airport website for updated rates and potential discounts for off-peak or long-term parking. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County School Board Superintendent resigned after giving his reason for stepping down — he said he could no longer work with the board’s direction — and a statement issued on Jul. 11 detailed the challenges he faced. Further updates on the leadership transition are expected soon. WDBJ7
- ➤ Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. resigned as Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent because he found being nearly 500 miles from his family too hard and his resignation will be effective on August 30—he will serve until then while the school board searches for an interim leader. WDBJ7
- ➤ A cybersecurity threats seminar was announced on July 14 to help local professionals learn about digital security risks—organizers say the event will be held soon. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Todd Gilbert, former House Speaker, was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Monday—he will oversee federal prosecutions across a region from Winchester to Roanoke and plans to work closely with local law enforcement. WSLS 10
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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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Virginia Hollow at Steppin' Out 2025
3-4 p.m. — Acoustic Stage — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Virginia Hollow at this vibrant community event.
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