Studies and plans will abound in 2026 for Montgomery County, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, according to leaders present at the chamber of commerce breakfast.
Abby Steketee
Abby Steketee is a writer based in Blacksburg, Virginia. She holds a PhD in Behavioral and Community Health from Virginia Tech, a master's degree in public health from West Virginia University, and a bachelor's degree in human development and psychological services from Northwestern University. Abby spent 15 years as a Division I collegiate swim coach, including stints as head coach of the women's swimming and diving programs at Northwestern and the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Blacksburg Town Council to fill 2 vacant council seats with interim appointees
The first work session of the year will include a closed meeting to consider candidates for seats vacated by newly elected Mayor Michael Sutphin and former Councilman Liam Watson.
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A (long) day at the Blacksburg mayoral recount: Sutphin prevails
Recount observers outnumbered the final difference in the race.
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Blacksburg Town Council to consider rezoning 4+ acres on University City Boulevard for six-story, high-density residential building
The last public hearing of the year will take up several proposals, including the rezoning request that could enable hundreds of student housing units.
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On the trail of Blacksburg’s (and Appalachia’s) native tropical fruit, the pawpaw
In which our intrepid correspondent journeys into the nature of a strange native fruit and returns with an alphabetical tale, and a freezer full of mashed-up custardy stuff.
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Youngkin fills in for Charlie Kirk as Turning Point comes to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg
Cardinal News asked two reporters to give our readers the view from Blacksburg as Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA event came to Virginia Tech. It turned out to be a study in contrasts. INSIDE Over 3,000 guests filled Burruss Hall on Virginia Tech’s campus for Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA tour, featuring Gov. Glenn Youngkin […]