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Blacksburg
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors honored former Blacksburg Police Chief William 'Bill' H. Brown, remembering his positive impact and legacy within the community at their January 27, 2025, meeting. News Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New River Community College's Concert Series will showcase New Grass Edition and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters on February 8, 2025, in Dublin, featuring traditional and old-time mountain music. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rui Qiao, a Virginia Tech professor, has been honored as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry for his innovative work bridging chemistry with technology applications like electrical energy storage. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Montgomery County School Board will vote on employing retired law enforcement officers at schools without current resource officers, with a $280,000 budget for the first year. Cardinal News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg's town council unanimously approved a five-year Capital Improvement Program detailing capital projects and improvements planned until 2030, including public infrastructure and service enhancements. News Messenger
- ➤ In Montgomery County, several Board of Supervisors members have declared their intentions for the upcoming election, with Todd King and Steve Fijalkowski seeking reelection, while Sara Bohn will not run again. News Messenger
- ➤ Liam Watson, a member of the Blacksburg Town Council, faces trial for election fraud after investigators found discrepancies in his residency claims based on utility records. The Roanoke Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Twisted Liquid, an award-winning cocktail bar in Downtown Blacksburg, now serves as a craft juice bar during the day, offering fresh juices, smoothies, and healthy snacks, along with a 10% discount for Virginia Tech students. New River Valley News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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