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Blacksburg
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Brown, pioneering former Blacksburg Police Chief and Montgomery County Supervisor, passed away, leaving a legacy of leadership and community service. The Roanoke Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Angela Catena has been appointed as the new Title IX coordinator at Virginia Tech, bringing over 13 years of experience from her previous position at the University of New Mexico. Virginia Tech News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by Fralin Biomedical Research Institute shows varying numbers of quit attempts are needed for different substances, with opioids requiring more efforts than others. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Maverick the pug, born with a severe spinal condition, successfully recovers mobility 12 weeks after surgery and rehabilitation at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Virginia Tech News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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