Daily
Blacksburg
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The RESET Program now provides swim lessons to enhance community safety and skills. WDBJ7
- ➤ The New River Valley HOME Consortium and the Town of Blacksburg are inviting public comments on their 2025 Annual Action Plan for housing and community development funding programs. News Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's 'Carving out Creativity' art installation utilizes innovative technology and artistry to offer a multisensory experience that connects participants across Virginia, showcasing the university's collaborative spirit and the potential for technology to bridge gaps in human experience. Virginia Tech News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech plans a virtual public comment session on March 5 ahead of a March 25 Board of Visitors meeting to consider tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. News Messenger
- ➤ Seven Virginia Tech faculty were recognized as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors for their contributions spanning sustainable technology, cybersecurity, and innovation. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg's Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith highlights the town's economic strength, growth initiatives, and challenges due to Virginia Tech's expansion, focusing on housing, job growth, and infrastructure improvements while addressing the tensions around accommodating student population growth. News Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 10 Virginia Tech wrestling team defeated No. 7 NC State, giving them their first conference loss and securing a share of the regular season title. News Messenger
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- ➤ The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation introduces Asphaltant, a novel tire testing technology that mimics real roadway conditions indoors for more accurate tire performance assessments. Virginia Tech News
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