Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Brown, the first Black officer and police chief in the New River Valley, known for his significant contributions to community safety and representation, has passed away at 77. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Sheriff's Office alerts residents to a resurgence of mail scams, where individuals receive letters claiming to be from reputable businesses asking them to buy gift cards as part of a secret shopper scheme. WDBJ7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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