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Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ The New River Valley initiative, Partnership for Progress, invites community input through an online survey to shape solutions for regional challenges, including housing, employment, and healthcare.  New River Valley News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ An 18-year-old, Ashton Hodge, is in a medically induced coma and showing signs of recovery after a severe sledding accident resulted in traumatic injuries at Jefferson Forest National Park.  WDBJ7

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ South Korean artist Jaha Koo's play 'Cuckoo' explores the impacts of technological society on loneliness and generational challenges in Korea, blending personal stories with national history.  Virginia Tech

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Researchers from Radford and Virginia Tech are studying The Magic School Bus series to understand its successful blend of entertainment and science education.  WSLS 10

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