Blacksburg News

April 11, 2022

Mattingly to retire as Public Works Director

Kelly Mattingly, Director of Public Works for the Town of Blacksburg will retire August 1 after 28 years of service. Through his leadership and dedication… Read the rest

April 11, 2022

4/23: Blacksburg Fork & Cork

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID cancellations, Blacksburg Fork & Cork is returning on Saturday, April 23rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with… Read the rest

March 25, 2022

3/25: Blacksburg Library Book Sale

Blacksburg Library hosts a Friends of the Library Book Sale on Friday, March 25, 2022. Fill a grocery-size bag for $5.00 or purchase individual items.… Read the rest

March 18, 2022

3/29: Old Age Ain’t for Sissies

Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Upcoming Active Adult Program: “Old Age Ain’t for Sissies” with Chris Conner. A frank look at the challenges of growing older.… Read the rest

March 10, 2022

Leaf Compost Pick up Set for April 2

Loose and bagged leaves collected by the Town are composted into leaf mulch. This mulch can be used as a soil additive, for composting, and… Read the rest

March 1, 2022

Blacksburg Police Chief Retiring

After 25 years with the Blacksburg Police Department, Chief Anthony Wilson will retire this summer. Wilson, a Blacksburg native, Marine, and Virginia Tech graduate, began… Read the rest

February 28, 2022

3/20: A Wee Bit O’ Murder

Join us on 3/20/22 at 2pm for a St. Patty’s themed murder mystery at Eastern Divide Brewing Company. Whodunnit? Everyone is a suspect and will… Read the rest

February 28, 2022

3/20: March of Ales 2022

The Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) presents the March of Ales 2022, World’s Fair Spectacular online on Friday, March 18, 2022 starting at 5:00 p.m.… Read the rest

February 8, 2022

Blacksburg Homicide Investigation

This investigation has continued to expand into multiple jurisdictions. With assistance from Roanoke City Police and the ATF along with other agencies previously mentioned, the… Read the rest

February 5, 2022

Homicide Suspect in Custody (Update)

Mr. Jamel D. Flint has been taken into custody in Roanoke Virginia without incident. We would like to thank the community for their assistance along… Read the rest

February 5, 2022

Update on Blacksburg Shooting Incident

This incident continues to be a complex, ongoing case that has shifted to a homicide investigation. There were five individuals that were injured in the… Read the rest

January 12, 2022

Glo Fiber Brings Blazing Fast Internet to Blacksburg

Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq:SHEN), announced the 2022 arrival of their fiber optic network to Blacksburg, VA. The company will launch… Read the rest

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