Blacksburg Local News – Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ The FedEx distribution center in Christiansburg, VA, will shut down in March as part of a network adjustment to align with business needs, with affected employees offered positions at other locations or receiving support. WSLS 10

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Virginia Tech's Beef Cattle Center, managed by Chad Joines and staffed by students, offers comprehensive care and learning opportunities to support the beef cattle industry. Virginia Tech News
➤ Virginia Tech's Copenhaver Sheep Center offers practical animal handling and livestock management experience to students year-round. Virginia Tech News
➤ The Montgomery County School Board is implementing a three-year plan to enhance the success of special education students by focusing on foundational skills, increasing instructional support, and expanding service delivery. WDBJ7
➤ Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn provides practical experience in equine care and management for students, staff, and volunteers year-round. Virginia Tech News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Virginia Tech's Civil and Environmental Engineering department is developing methods to more efficiently install underground power lines, potentially reducing outages and saving billions, funded by a $2.5 million DOE grant. WSLS 10

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Virginia Tech researchers are advancing cancer treatment by modifying biomaterials to work more effectively with the body's immune system, showing promise in preclinical studies. Virginia Tech News

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