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Blacksburg
Monday, February 17th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech resumed its beloved annual tradition of a snowball fight between Corps of Cadets and civilian students, marking a spirited community event after a three-year pause due to campus closures. Collegiate Times
- ➤ Several Montgomery County Consolidated Sites are temporarily closed or operating on regular schedules due to power outages and flooding, with anticipated reopenings on February 18. New River Valley News
- ➤ Appalachian Power is actively restoring electricity for the remaining 19,000 customers affected by outages, with over 140,000 already reconnected and a goal to resolve most issues by Sunday night. WSET
- ➤ Smithfield and Kroger collectively donated $10,000 to The Market of Virginia Tech, a food pantry, during the Commonwealth Clash basketball game to support students facing food insecurity. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries strategic plan aims to significantly expand its campus by 2047, focusing on transdisciplinary knowledge, innovative communities, and integration of academic and residential life. Collegiate Times
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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