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Blacksburg
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute launches its first human trafficking outreach project, providing the trucking and transportation communities with educational resources to combat and raise awareness of human trafficking. Virginia Tech News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Enrique Ariel Hiracheta Salazar, 23, faces charges related to sexual battery and unlawful image creation in Blacksburg, and police seek further information. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, known for her genre-blending jazz, will perform with her band at the Moss Arts Center on Feb. 14, showcasing her album 'Phoenix' along with an illustrious career that includes collaborations with famous musicians. Virginia Tech
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Rossmeisl was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia for his groundbreaking research in brain cancer treatments for both dogs and humans. Virginia Tech
- ➤ Virginia Tech plans a comprehensive test of its VT Alerts emergency notification system on February 6 across all its Virginia facilities, emphasizing the importance of community preparedness. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ David Brinberg, a long-serving Virginia Tech professor, receives emeritus status for his extensive contributions in marketing research and education. Virginia Tech News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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