Blacksburg News

August 16, 2022

Blacksburg Creates Affordable Housing Fund

US dollar in a money bag, small residential, house model on table against green nature background.

The Town of Blacksburg faces a growing deficit of housing of all types, with a particular need for new homes for low-to moderate-income households. This… Read the rest

August 15, 2022

9/13: Kentland Farm Field Day

On Tuesday, September 13, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 2022 Kentland Farm Field Day.… Read the rest

August 12, 2022

Hand-in-Hand Playground Needs Updating

The Hand-in-Hand wooden playground, located on Turner Street in the Blacksburg Municipal Park, was built by community volunteers in 1992. The 30-year-old structure has brought… Read the rest

August 10, 2022

Boyer hired as Blacksburg Public Works Director

The Town of Blacksburg has hired John Boyer to serve as its Director of Public Works, following Kelly Mattingly’s retirement in August. Boyer began his… Read the rest

July 29, 2022

8/13: Fish Fry at Slusser’s Chapel

Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543… Read the rest

July 20, 2022

Volunteers Wanted for Driving Research Study

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking experienced drivers, aged 65+, who reside in rural or remote areas, to participate in a research study. Participants… Read the rest

July 19, 2022

Sunset Rhythms 2022

Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation announces Sunset Rhythms 2022, music on the lawn series from June – August 2022, at the Alexander Black House, 204… Read the rest

July 8, 2022

Tonight: Outdoor Concerts with Domino Band

The Friday Night Outdoor Concert series kicks off tonight on Henderson Lawn from 6-7:30pm. This evening’s concert will feature The Domino Band, a high-energy horn… Read the rest

June 29, 2022

4th of July Parade and Fireworks

The parade will begin at 2pm in Downtown Blacksburg. This year’s parade theme is “Thanking Medical Personnel & First Responders.” Parade Route: Main Street will… Read the rest

June 24, 2022

7/9: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry

Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry on Saturday, July 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543… Read the rest

June 22, 2022

Traffic Accident Closes 460 eastbound in Blacksburg

Today, Wednesday June 22 2022, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Blacksburg Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles on Rt.… Read the rest

June 19, 2022

Brewster Chosen for Chief of Police in Blacksburg

The Town of Blacksburg is pleased to announce that Captain Todd Brewster of the Blacksburg Police Department has been selected Chief of Police, succeeding Chief… Read the rest

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