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Sunday, January 11th, 2026

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • New River Community College announced a 13-week apartment maintenance technician training program starting Feb. 4 for spring classes; registration is open for in-person classroom and lab sessions that prepare students to sit for the certification exam.  WSLS 10

HEALTH NEWS

  • Flu cases have increased in Blacksburg after the holidays with a highly contagious strain known as subclade K. An infectious disease specialist advises people with weak immune systems, heart problems, or lung issues to check with their doctor and get vaccinated.  WSLS 10

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Girls Night Out Event

    8:00-10:30 p.m. — The Milk Parlor — Limited tickets available — Experience the ultimate ladies night with fun, excitement, and empowerment.

    Tue, 2/10/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.

~ George Bernard Shaw

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