Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
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🏘️ Community
When Maybelline, a 6-month-old mixed breed puppy, arrived on a Saturday in February with parvo at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the team began five days of intensive treatment using fluid therapy and feeding tubes—efforts supported by the Compassionate Care Fund.
The shelter and veterinary team worked together—hoping she will fully recover and soon find a forever home.
Retired professor Cecil McBride, 92, hosted his Men’s Dinner on Saturday in Blacksburg where guests ate wild game meat such as bear, moose, venison and duck all hunted by friends.
Long-time diners shared stories of McBride’s years hunting and flying airplanes—keeping a cherished local tradition alive.
🎓 Education
Virginia Tech researchers published a blueprint that fuses wireless technology with new AI that thinks like a person.
The paper shows that while parts of the system can be built soon, a complete upgrade may take 10 to 15 years—efforts aimed at making future networks smarter.
Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science launched the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project to record the stories of Black scientists and show their challenges and successes in research.
Led by Patty Raun—who saw the impact of past tragedies on her students—and Carrie Kroehler with graduate students, the project currently holds 17 interviews and will soon share more voices through print, animation, and podcast episodes.
Retired U.S. Army Col. Craig J.
Alia has been named vice commandant for the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech and will immediately begin serving as the principal advisor to the commandant—overseeing day-to-day leadership of the commandant’s staff. He will continue as deputy commandant while a search for his successor takes place.
🏈 Sports
Virginia International Raceway is celebrating 25 years since its reopening and will host a busy 2025 race schedule with events starting in April, followed by races in July, August, September, and November.
Race fans can get $25 off multi-day IMSA tickets—available until March 24—and join the celebration.
🎉 Blacksburg Events
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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.
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.
Virginia Tech vs. Troy Baseball Match
3:30 a.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets available — Watch the Virginia Tech Hokies face off against the Troy Trojans in an exciting baseball matchup.
Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball
1-5 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets required — Come watch the Hokies face off against the Seminoles in an exciting afternoon of college baseball.
The Grass Is Dead: Bluegrass Tribute
8 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — $ — Experience America's original bluegrass tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead and beyond!
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