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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Blacksburg Police Department's K9 units received ballistic vests from Brady's K9 Fund, a charity founded by an 8-year-old boy which has raised over $1.25 million to provide body armor for over 950 K9 officers across the U.S. New River Valley News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the identity of the body found as 33-year old Damien Sawyers, previously reported missing, with the investigation ongoing but no current threat to the community. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Russ Housley, a Virginia Tech computer science alumnus and founder of Vigil Security, has been named an ACM Fellow for his substantial contributions to Internet security and standards. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Clay Caswell emphasizes the importance of mentoring and guiding trainees in the lab, highlighting the rewarding experience of witnessing their growth and passion for science. Virginia Tech News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech researchers discover that honey bees' 'waggle dances' are crucial for locating food, revealing unique dance styles enhance foraging success. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia General Assembly passed Bill 2303, aiming to alleviate the large animal veterinarian shortage by offering $110,000 grants to expand services across the state, potentially benefiting farmers and vet practices in Southwest Virginia. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Seale Innovation Fund awarded $275,000 in grants to Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists for biomedical research projects aimed at tackling heart disease, type 2 diabetes, memory problems, mental health, and the effects of sugar-sweetened drinks. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Metro columnist Dan Casey describes his transformative experience with hip-replacement surgery at LewisGale Medical Center, leading to significant pain relief and a scheduled operation for his other hip. The Roanoke Times
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