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Blacksburg
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A dog fell through ice into a storm drain on Feb. 1 and was rescued by local emergency responders near a well-known park (official rescue confirmed). WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech in Blacksburg offers Greek-letter service organizations that hold recruitment events in fall and spring, giving students a chance to form close communities through volunteer work (as seen with Omega Phi Alpha and others). Collegiate Times
- ➤ Virginia Tech is testing whether learning to DJ can ease ADHD symptoms by enrolling 60 students in a four-week study that splits participants into DJ workshops and a control group watching hip-hop videos. Researchers track brainwaves+ mood and focus as part of the non-drug therapy experiment that pays participants $100. WSLS 10
- ➤ Virginia Tech will test its VT Alerts system on Feb. 5 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. — the test will check alerts via email, text, phone calls, X posts, and outdoor sirens to keep the campus safe. Collegiate Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three public meetings are scheduled this week on housing and a medical education project. On Monday at 7 p.m., Christiansburg will vote on rezoning 37 acres at 300 Kimball Lane for 53 homes, and Tuesday meetings will review a 28-unit apartment complex and VCOM renovations at 1701 Kraft Drive. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech food expert Alexis Hamilton advised Blacksburg residents to follow FDA and USDA guidelines during snow-triggered power outages, urging them to check appliance thermometers and inspect food safety as soon as power returns. 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
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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