Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
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🏘️ Community
Bill Brown, Blacksburg's first Black police officer and revered chief, will be remembered at his funeral after passing on Jan.
24.
🏥 Health
Virginia Tech and Cornell University researchers developed the 'kiri-spoon,' a robot-friendly utensil designed to help those with limited mobility eat more easily by combining the functions of a fork and spoon.
Larry Carter, a revered community figure known as the 'biscuit man,' is on a recovery journey after being hospitalized due to vocal cord paralysis.
📰 Science
Researchers at Virginia Tech, in collaboration with multiple universities, have developed a new solid lubricant capable of reducing friction in machinery at extreme temperatures, potentially saving significant costs in industries like aerospace.
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