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Blacksburg
Friday, January 10th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A mysterious gnome village appeared around Pandapas Pond in Blacksburg, but was removed by the U.S. Forest Service for not having a permit. News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Theta Back won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia's Ninth District with her app Number Cruncher, while Milo Tao-Lin and the team of Kayde Cole and Aidan Goode placed second and third respectively. News Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Board of Supervisors unanimously votes to schedule a public hearing for a proposed ordinance to create a joint tourism program with the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's head coach Brent Pry remains positive about the team's development and future prospects despite a 24-10 loss to Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, emphasizing the growth and experience gained. News Messenger
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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