Highlights include $11 million to improve the Draper Road streetscape, $10 million to renovate existing athletic fields based on public input and $24 million to replace and expand the town’s bus fleet.
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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Blood couriers move a mysterious and priceless commodity from donor to recipient
It’s freely given, but comes at a high cost to its recipients. And figuring out its actual value is as fraught with complications as the journeys it takes to make a difference in thousands of lives every year in Virginia.
Posted inLocal
Blacksburg, Radford councils meet Tuesday; Christiansburg rescheduled to Feb. 3
One might ask why wings need to be flown around. One wanting the answer should look no further than Christiansburg Town Council.
Posted inCulture
Pawpaws proposed to be official state fruit
Pawpaws are a green-skinned, jelly-bean-shaped fruit with a yellow custardy center that’s packed with nutrients and tastes like a combination of mango, apple, banana and pina colada.
Posted inLocal
Public hearing on 2 interim appointments to Blacksburg Town Council scheduled for Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will include a public hearing on the appointments. Two weeks later, the council will make the appointments at its regular meeting on Jan. 27.
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‘Eggs & Issues’ breakfast for 2026 serves up new leaders and plenty of plans
Studies and plans will abound in 2026 for Montgomery County, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, according to leaders present at the chamber of commerce breakfast.
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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.
Posted inCulture
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.