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Blacksburg
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSET
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WDBJ7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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