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1. Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Oct. 13 in Blacksburg (wdbj7.com) — An Empty Bowls fundraiser is coming to the YMCA at Virginia Tech Center on North Main Street in Blacksburg on October 13, raising money for Meals On Main to feed food-insecure children in the New River Valley. Local spots like Avellinos, Bull & Bones, Next Door Bake Shop and the YMCA food truck will provide soup, with ticket options ranging from bowl-only keepsakes to couple packages.
2. Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road (nrvnews.com) — Drivers around Blacksburg should prepare for long-term construction starting September 28 at the intersection of Prices Fork Road and Peppers Ferry Road in Montgomery County. The $8.3 million project will add turn lanes, sidewalks, drainage upgrades and a new signal, with periodic lane closures and flagging expected through late 2027 during off-peak hours.
3. NIL era brings new buyers to college housing markets (housingwire.com) — Home prices in Blacksburg have surged 47% since the NIL era began, with median values jumping from about $242,000 to $356,000 while local housing inventory has dropped 35%. Analysts say student‑athletes using new name‑image‑likeness income to buy homes are one factor reshaping college‑town markets, raising both opportunities and affordability concerns for residents near Virginia Tech.
4. Virginia Tech band reviews heat safety after Iowa musician's death (wdbj7.com) — Virginia Tech's Marching Virginians in Blacksburg are reexamining their heat safety protocols after a University of Iowa band member died following a hot-weather performance. Leaders are considering lighter uniform use, more water access, and additional breaks so local student musicians stay safer during games and practices in intense conditions.
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