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Blacksburg
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Onward NRV launched the NRV Talent Network — a LinkedIn group for college students, recent grads and early-career professionals to connect with local employers in the New River Valley — to build stronger career pathways and support economic growth. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local First Lego League teams from Blacksburg earned awards at a tournament held at Blacksburg High School in December and advanced to the state championship at JMU (Jan. 10-11). The event was co-hosted by New River Robotics Association along with two local robotics teams. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Bill Roth earned his 13th Virginia Sportscaster of the Year award after 32 seasons covering Hokie football, while VT wrestlers claimed titles at the Southern Scuffle. The achievements highlight a proud legacy for our local sports community. News Messenger
- ➤ Blacksburg’s Bruins lost 43-52 to the Radford Bobcats on January 13 — Jose Sanchez led with 15 points while Caden Byrd added 13 as senior Mitchell Linkous drove late in the contest. News Messenger
- ➤ Christiansburg High School’s twin sophomores, Walker and Garrett Overbay, are lifting the boys’ basketball team with a 7-3 season as their strong play on the court keeps the program competitive — coach Kevin Cox praises their teamwork and practice intensity. News Messenger
- ➤ A recent Hometown Talk column showed that increasing costs in youth sports are putting a strain on local families — the column, published Jan. 13 at 3:39 p.m., explains how higher fees make it harder for kids to join teams. WDBJ7
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