Daily
Blacksburg
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Engineering student Omar Almasri becomes a cherished volunteer and friend to seniors at Virginia Tech's Engagement Center for Creative Aging, enhancing their daily experiences and building meaningful connections. Virginia Tech News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eli Vlaisavljevich discusses the potential of histotripsy, a novel ultrasound therapy for cancer that uses high-pressure sound waves to noninvasively liquefy tumors and could activate the body's anti-tumor immune response, on Virginia Tech's 'Curious Conversations' podcast. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ The National Alliance on Mental Illness in New River Valley is launching its Family-to-Family program on Mar. 12, 2025, to educate families and friends of individuals with mental health conditions. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympic athletes gathered at Virginia Tech for a competitive event showcasing their skills and determination. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia Tech Football appoints experienced coach Philip Montgomery as the new offensive coordinator, bringing over two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a record of developing high-powered offenses. News Messenger
- ➤ No. 10 Virginia Tech wrestling team secured a victory over No. 18 Pitt with seven wins out of ten matches, marking their fifth consecutive win. News Messenger
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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