Good morning, Blacksburg.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.