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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pine Room is partnering with Restaurant Week to offer special menus that let residents taste new dishes and support local chefs. The event is set to begin soon in Blacksburg + generate a fresh culinary buzz. WDBJ7
- ➤ Substation II returned this week after a two-year closure, hosting a soft opening with former owner Hamid LaPuasa (37 years with the restaurant) cutting the first sub. New management plans a grand opening celebration in coming weeks for local students and residents. WSLS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A summit on data centers was held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Blacksburg where industry leaders discussed trends and plans to boost local technology efforts. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new apartment complex will be built in Blacksburg after an announcement on Jan. 14. The project is expected to add more housing options to local residents, with further details coming soon. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech has paid JMU $800,000 to cancel next season’s football game — a move that alters local sports plans as fans await updated matchups reported by the Virginian-Pilot. Cardinal News
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