Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
🏘️ Community
Residents celebrated New Year’s Eve safely by planning rides home as snow showers affected roads overnight into today, Jan.
1. Local officials remind drivers to stay cautious given potential delays + slick road conditions.
🌲 Environment
The new Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas is online and shows where birds breed and how populations are changing after more than a decade of work by volunteers, scientists, and conservationists.
The digital tool, funded by the Virginia Society of Ornithology and the Department of Wildlife Resources, will aid local conservation planning.
🏛️ Government
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office congratulated Chief Deputy Kris Weaver on his retirement after over 31 years of service.
Weaver began his career in 1994 and was promoted to chief deputy in 2021.
🏈 Sports
Virginia Tech men's basketball beat the Cavaliers 95-85 in a three-overtime contest on Dec.
31, 2025 in Blacksburg. The game showcased a strong effort by the Hokies and thrilled the local crowd.
🎉 Blacksburg Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Blacksburg Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Blacksburg Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Blacksburg Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Blacksburg.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.