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Blacksburg
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smokestack Theatre previewed its 2026 season (featuring a mix of classic plays and modern productions) during a discussion on Jan. 7 at its main stage. The theatre will soon announce performance dates and ticket information for local audiences. WDBJ7
- ➤ The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame unveiled a Virginia Tech Hokies bobblehead featuring Hokiebird for National Bobblehead Day on Wednesday, Jan. 7 — orders will ship in May with a price of 35 dollars and an 8-dollar shipping charge. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Virginia Tech team — based in Blacksburg — announced research showing some US dams are deforming yesterday. The study offers important insights into dam safety that may guide future inspections across the region. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A backlog of fire trucks affected firefighting efforts last night, leading the local fire department to review its repair + maintenance schedules. Officials expect to implement new measures soon to boost emergency response times in Blacksburg. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carilion said on Jan. 7 that despite a slight rise in flu cases around the holidays, the season is following normal trends and most patients recover well (flu test results remain steady). WDBJ7
- ➤ Substance Use Treatment Awareness Month is highlighting local treatment options and support as community health providers share program details, with updates continuing throughout January in Blacksburg. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced Walker Foundry's redevelopment has received a $2.5 million grant to build over 200 new housing units for missing middle households — providing more homeownership options locally. The Roanoke Times
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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