Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
🏘️ Community
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.
🏥 Health
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.
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.
🏈 Sports
Special Olympic athletes gathered at Virginia Tech for a competitive event showcasing their skills and determination.
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.
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.
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