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Blacksburg
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Public Works announces a town-wide storm-related brush collection starting February 18, to last one week per quadrant. New River Valley News
- ➤ Several local restaurants will offer hot meals to SNAP customers, enhancing food accessibility and options for beneficiaries. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport has launched nonstop flights to Sarasota, FL, twice a week, with fares starting from $45, marking the airport's 9th nonstop route. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech received a record 57,622 first-year applications for fall 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of application increases. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl team advances to the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Competition in Norfolk, showcasing their preparation and teamwork after winning all six matches at the regional level. Virginia Tech News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech research finds electric vehicles emit less non-exhaust particulate matter than gasoline vehicles, especially in city driving. Virginia Tech News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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