Blacksburg News

July 19, 2021

Bike4Alz Coast-to-Coast Bicycle Ride for Alzheimer’s

Since 2010, members of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (nicknamed “FIJI”) at Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY) have organized and executed coast-to-coast bicycle rides every… Read the rest

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July 14, 2021

Spaulding Appointed Blacksburg Town Clerk

Lorraine Spaulding has accepted the position of Clerk for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, following the August retirement of long-time Town Clerk, Donna Boone-Caldwell. Spaulding… Read the rest

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July 6, 2021

7/9: Dixie Power Trio at Summer Arts Festival

Summer Arts Festival presents Dixie Power Trio Friday, July 9 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Henderson Lawn In the event of inclement weather,… Read the rest

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July 6, 2021

Summer Fun Camp Returns!

Come join in on all the fun.  Games, swimming, trips, movies, outdoor adventures, laser tag, and more.  Children will need to bring a packed lunch… Read the rest

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July 6, 2021

Annual Hydrant Flushing starts July 7

The Town of Blacksburg will be testing fire hydrants in the northwest quadrant July 7-23. Hydrant flushing can cause temporary pressure changes and discolored water.… Read the rest

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July 2, 2021

Independence Day Celebrations in the Area

Blacksburg: 2021 Fireworks Show is on July 4th at 9:30 p.m. (rain or shine) at the old Blacksburg High School property on Patrick Henry Drive… Read the rest

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June 25, 2021

Blacksburg Receives $5.15 Million for Bus Fleet

Friday, June 25, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Blacksburg’s Blacksburg Transit $5,150,000 to purchase electric buses and charging… Read the rest

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June 24, 2021

6/30: Blacksburg Police Hiring Workshop

The Blacksburg Police Department is hosting a hiring workshop on June 30, 2021. The workshop is from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 615… Read the rest

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June 23, 2021

Blacksburg Town Clerk Retiring After 41 Years

In a letter to the Blacksburg Town Council, Town Clerk Donna Boone-Caldwell announced she would be retiring on August 1 after 41 years of service.… Read the rest

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June 23, 2021

6/25: Summer Arts Festival

Nashville recording artist and 2018 inductee to the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Jimmy Parker is a true-blooded country music singer. He has stayed… Read the rest

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June 23, 2021

6/23: Market Square Jam: The McKenzies

Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment on Wednesday evenings, June through September. The Jam takes… Read the rest

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June 21, 2021

$1,000 Grant to Blacksburg 16 Frogs Citizen Panel

Keep Virginia Beautiful awards its annual 30 in 30 Green Grants each day during June. The 16 Frogs Citizens Panel, in Blacksburg, will receive a… Read the rest

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