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Blacksburg
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Virginia rose 17.6 cents per gallon last week to average $4.06 on Monday, with the lowest price at $3.59 and highest at $5.09; the increase amounts to 79.7 cents from a month ago and 98.0 cents from last year. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Virginia Tech over $1.6 million for research projects, including work on neurological disorders, depression, and pancreatic cancer treatment. Local Congressman Morgan Griffith (R) said the funds support important research in Blacksburg. New River Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center announced that hummingbirds are migrating into our area from the Gulf, and they advise locals to prepare feeders for ruby-throated hummingbirds by cleaning them every 3–5 days + using the proper sugar-water mix. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Professor Julia Gohlke leads a five-year study on Hurricane Helene’s flooding effects on long-term health in central Appalachia, supported by an initial NIH grant of $791,037 + potential for additional funding. The team will start interviews to help improve disaster response. Cardinal News
- ➤ Yesterday, a study found that stress and air pollution contributed to faster brain aging and a higher risk of dementia. Local health officials advised residents to manage stress and monitor air quality to protect their well-being. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christiansburg gymnast Adriana Hoffman has been named Specialist of the Year by the East Atlantic Gymnastics League. The Towson senior—first to earn this honor since 2020—ranked in the top three for both vault and floor events. News Messenger
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Whose Live Anyway?
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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