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Blacksburg
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals On Wheels is helping neighbors by delivering meals ahead of the winter storm and expanding routes to reach vulnerable residents (volunteers are coordinating the effort). WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students returned to campus on Jan. 20 for the spring semester at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus and Academic Building One in Alexandria, joining new and returning Hokies for a fresh start to the academic term. Virginia Tech
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Pollyea and a team of geology students have been working to develop new methods to store industrial carbon dioxide underground by pumping it two miles below the surface; their research published on Jan. 21 aims to reduce harmful atmospheric effects from emissions. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is running dry runs and equipment checks as it prepares for winter storms. The operations team is testing snow removal procedures on-site—lining up plows in a conga line—to keep runways clear and ensure safe flights. WSLS 10
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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.
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2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K
Feb 16-22 — Margaret Beeks Elementary School — Registration required — Participate virtually in the 41st edition of a beloved local running event.
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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Baseball
1-5 p.m. — English Field — Tickets $10-$1000 — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun at English Field.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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