Blacksburg Local News – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Town of Blacksburg is inviting residents to join the 2025 Citizens Institute to learn about local government functions, with classes beginning in April and limited spaces available. New River Valley News
➤ Blacksburg residents report ongoing mail delivery problems despite previous assurances of resolution, prompting calls for accountability and solutions from local leaders. WDBJ7

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Roads in Blacksburg are largely clear with some areas still impacted by residual snow and ice following a recent storm. WDBJ7
➤ An ice storm in Shawsville, Montgomery County, left over 90% of homes without power, leading to the opening of a Warming Center to assist affected residents. WSLS 10

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Biotherapeutics, Inc. of Blacksburg, Virginia, has been awarded $347,608 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for asthma research. New River Valley News

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