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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • The Blacksburg Police Department seeks public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a recent package theft.  WSET

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Atlantic Coast Conference will honor 59 student-athletes, including two from Virginia Tech, with postgraduate scholarships for their academic and athletic achievements.  News Messenger
  • The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad won first place in the Advanced Life Support Skills Challenge at the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation Conference and was recognized as a HEARTSafe Campus and a MERIT agency for their exceptional service and training.  Virginia Tech News
  • Virginia Tech's Meteorology Club was awarded the national Local Chapter of the Year by the American Meteorological Society, spotlighting its contributions to professional development, community service, and meteorological awareness.  Virginia Tech News
  • Tom Woteki, the founding director of Virginia Tech's Academy of Data Science, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, after successfully launching the academy and a new master's degree in data science.  Virginia Tech News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Virginia Tech football introduces a new era with defensive coordinator Sam Siefkes, focusing on foundational defense and NFL experience to elevate the team.  News Messenger
  • The 40th annual Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K, marking the first event of the RunAbout Sports 2025 Race Series, successfully concluded with George Tolton and Benjamin Burtram winning the 10 Miler and 5K races respectively.  News Messenger

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Radford Highlanders

    1 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — VIP tickets available — Witness the spirited matchup between these local college teams in a lively baseball atmosphere.

    Tue, 4/1/25

    View event
  • Spring Candle Making Workshop

    6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — Ticket required — Craft two personalized soy candles while enjoying wine and treats in a spring-inspired setting.

    Thu, 4/3/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.

~ Naval Ravikant

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