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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Patrick Henry edges Blacksburg in OT; Montgomery County celebrates its 250th Wednesday

Plus, fireworks and drones for Veterans Day in Christiansburg, and a free party to go with them.

The Daily Blacksburg team2 stories10 sources5 min read

FootballTop story

Patrick Henry rallies past Blacksburg 34-⁠31 in overtime on the final Friday of the regular season

34-31Patrick Henry's overtime win over Blacksburg

Running back Luke Mann powered through multiple defenders up the middle on the drive that tied it at 7.

Source: WSLS

If you were at the game or following along, it was a wild one. Patrick Henry rallied to beat Blacksburg 34-31 in overtime Friday night after trailing at halftime. The Patriots went up 7-0 early, then quarterback Sam Szefc kept the ball and swept toward the corner of the end zone to tie it at 7. The Bruins recovered an onside kick, and Szefc broke free along the left sideline for a long touchdown run and a 14-7 lead.

Playoff seeding was on the line. Before kickoff, Cardinal News' VHSL points update had Blacksburg at No. 8 in . Watch for the final pairings.

Region 4D's top five was crowded heading into the final week

TeamRecordSpot
Jefferson Forest9-0Unbeaten
Sherando9-0Unbeaten
George Washington9-0Unbeaten
James Wood8-1Third place
Salem9-1No. 5 at best

Source: Cardinal News

  • Final: Patrick Henry 34, Blacksburg 31, in overtime
  • Blacksburg's seed before kickoff: No. 8 in Region 4D
  • Blacksburg was in if Millbrook lost, win or lose
  • Patrick Henry: all but locked into No. 3 in Region 5C with a win

Community

Montgomery County celebrates its 250th and Veterans Day with a free event and fireworks in Christiansburg

If you're free Wednesday, Montgomery County is turning Veterans Day into a party for its 250th anniversary. Montgomery County and the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg are hosting a free event with food trucks, live performances, music, vendors and giveaways, held in the parking lot near Regal Cinemas.

The community event runs from 2 to 7 p.m.

Uptown Christiansburg, near the NRV Regal Cinemas

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  • 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.Community event in Uptown Christiansburg
Date
Wed., Nov. 11
Cost
Free

Sources: WDBJ7, New River Valley News

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2 p.m. to 7 p.m.Community event in Uptown Christiansburg
DateWed., Nov. 11
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  • Fireworks: 7 p.m. at Christiansburg
  • Fireworks and drone display by
  • More info: montva.com/mcva250

WDBJ reports the finale has multiple viewing areas around the park, including Uptown Christiansburg. Montgomery County is one of only two Virginia localities also celebrating 250 years in 2026.

Montgomery County's 250th, by the numbers

250th
anniversary Montgomery County marks in 2026
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Virginia localities celebrating 250 years in 2026
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fireworks and drone display at Huckleberry Park

Source: WDBJ7

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News Notes

Bill pay

Blacksburg's bill payments webpage was having technical issues Friday, and staff is working with the vendor on a fix. Until then, you can pay by phone: 540.443.1060 for utility billing, 540.443.1050 for other finance questions or payments. New River Valley News

Holiday parade

Registration is now open for Blacksburg's Annual Holiday Parade, Fri., Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. downtown. The theme is "Main Street Parade," the deadline is Fri., Nov. 20, and Matthew Gentry takes questions at (540) 443-1106. New River Valley News

Veterans Day, an art reception and the parade deadline fill the next month

  1. Nov. 11NRCC holds its Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. in Dublin.
  2. Nov. 12Free opening reception for "Between Friends" runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Glencoe Mansion.
  3. Nov. 20Registration closes for Blacksburg's Annual Holiday Parade.
  4. Dec. 4Blacksburg's Annual Holiday Parade starts at 7:30 p.m. downtown.

Sources: New River Valley News, PCPatriot & Southwest Times

Veterans ceremony

New River Community College will host a Veterans Day Ceremony Wed., Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Edwards Hall, Room 117 on its Dublin campus. The Radford University Army ROTC Color Guard will present the colors, and the Radford High School Concert Choir will provide music. PCPatriot & Southwest Times

Art show

"Between Friends," a duo exhibition of watercolor and acrylic paintings by Rebecca Harris and Sharon Taylor, opens Nov. 7 and runs through Jan. 7, 2027. A free, family-friendly opening reception is Thu., Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Glencoe Mansion. New River Valley News

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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The Wrap

Tales from Arabian, Persian, and Indian traditions that are centuries old get a high-tech twist today at the Virginia Tech Science Festival, where the Cube blends them with generative AI, digital storytelling, and interactive projections. The festival is free and runs through 3 p.m. It's hard to beat a story that surrounds you.

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  4. Tues., Nov. 3Hokies women open with an 85-39 rout; Election Day is here
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Daily Blacksburgto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Patrick Henry edges Blacksburg in OT; Montgomery County celebrates its 250th Wednesday

Plus, fireworks and drones for Veterans Day in Christiansburg, and a free party to go with them.

The TLDR

  1. Patrick Henry beats Blacksburg 34-31 in overtime
  2. Montgomery County's 250th party is Wed., Nov. 11 in Christiansburg
  3. Blacksburg's bill pay page had trouble Friday; you can pay by phone
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