Blacksburg Living - Best Version Media

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

‼️Location changed: Due to forecasted rain, the Virginia Tech Police Department’s annual hot dog luncheon benefiting Special Olympics Virginia has been moved to the south concourse of Lane Stadium.

The event will still take place Thursday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees should enter Lane Stadium at Gate 1 or Gate 2.

Meals are $8 and include two hot dogs, chips, dessert, and a drink. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Virginia.

A map showing the new location is included in the comments for reference.

05/12/2026

One of our amazing young entrepreneurs that advertises in our magazines. Congrats! We know you have a bright future ahead!

These past 5 years have been so amazing, and I could not be more grateful for this incredible community and all of the support you’ve shown me throughout this journey. 🤍
As many of you know, I am now a senior and will be graduating in May. After graduation, I will be continuing my education at Penn State University majoring in Finance!
Thank you to everyone who supported this business, continued to shop small, shared my products, cheered me on along the way, and placed an order over the years. Every bit of support meant more to me than you know.
Closing this chapter is incredibly bittersweet, but I will always be grateful for the memories, lessons, opportunities, and love this business has brought into my life.
To celebrate these amazing past 5 years, we will be having a closing sale to sell the remainder of our inventory. All products will be 50–75% off, with free shipping throughout the NRV on orders over $35. Be sure to use code: CLOSINGSALE.
Thank you all for helping me turn something handmade into something so meaningful. This community will always hold such a special place in my heart.
Thank you all so much!! 🫧✨

05/07/2026

04/16/2026

We remember.

03/24/2026

Huge shoutout to all the Downtown Blacksburg businesses recognized in The Collegiate Times Best of Blacksburg 👏🖤

From food and drinks to shopping and experiences, y’all are what make this community so special:

🍔 Best Burger – Sharkey's Blacksburg
🌍 Best International Fare – Namaste
🥦 Best Vegetarian Fare – Gillie's
🌮 Best Mexican Fare – El Rodeo
🍕 Best Pizza – Benny Marzano's
🍣 Best Sushi – Green's
🍗 Best Wings – Sharkey’s
🌙 Best Late Night Food – Benny’s
☕ Best Coffee – Coffeeholics
🍰 Best Sweets – Sugar Magnolia
🏆 Best Overall Restaurant – Cabo Fish Taco
🍻 Best Overall Bar – Top of the Stairs
🍸 Best Cocktail – Cellar Restaurant & 6-Pak Store
🎶 Best Festival – Steppin’ Out
🎯 Best Place to Play Pool or Shoot Darts – PK's Bar & Grill
🍹 Best Happy Hour – Sharkey’s
🖊️ Best Place to Get Tattooed – Live Wire Tattoo & Piercing
📚 Best Bookstore – Blacksburg Books
🌸 Best Place for Flowers – Blacksburg Farmers Market
💍 Best Jewelry Store – Kent Jewelers
🦃 Best Place for VT Gear – Campus Emporium

03/11/2026

What’s happening this weekend in the NRV! A little music, learning, horsing around and maybe some dancing!

02/10/2026

Tune in for fun discussions and good music!

This Friday Sarah Hill with Blacksburg Living - Best Version Media will be cohosting with Curtis.

Sarah will tell us more about what she does plus help Curtis giveaway a pair of tickets to see Gary Allan at the Salem Civic Center.

Sarah joins Curtis at 6am Friday on 107 Country PSK

02/05/2026

It’s always exciting to see yourself in print! These cuties are the feature family on both Christiansburg Neighbors and Blacksburg Living magazines for February! ❤️

01/16/2026

Nominations are being accepted for our 2026 recipient. Please send us a message to nominate a NRV woman who is currently battling cancer. Please provide a brief background on their battle and why you feel they are deserving. 🎗️

Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2026.