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Blacksburg
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club hosted a pancake breakfast on May 5 to bring neighbors together—further details about the event were not provided. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Metallica will rock Blacksburg tomorrow with nearly 100,000 fans expected to visit, and local businesses plan to boost services for the crowd. Virginia Tech will also release a new collection of branded shirts and hats—supporting excitement for the upcoming football season. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg native Emma Grace Woolsey was named Robert D. Dryden Outstanding Senior in industrial and systems engineering at Virginia Tech — she will soon move to Arlington to work as a quality engineer for Appian. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech announced the inaugural winners of three new research awards funded by the alumni association—these awards honor exemplary work in early career scholarly impact, mid-career innovation, and engaged research with $2,000 prizes and plaques. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Sofia Killar, an outstanding senior in animal sciences, will attend Virginia Tech for a master’s degree in translational medicine so she can work in cancer research—she gained key lab skills as a research assistant and interned at a cancer institute while volunteering at a local shelter. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ A list of college graduation ceremonies shows events scheduled from May 9 through May 29 at schools such as Liberty University, Mountain Gateway Community College, and Virginia Tech — residents can adjust their travel plans accordingly. The list provides dates and times to help those attending or avoiding traffic prepare in advance. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local mom Brittany Mallette shared a positive midwifery experience after giving birth to baby Shiloh seven weeks ago by choosing the hands-on care of Carilion midwife Holly Borkert. Carilion has expanded its maternity services to new locations — now offering eight certified nurse midwives on staff to help more women access holistic care. WSLS 10
- ➤ Virginia Tech researchers led by Taylan Topcu are testing a digital twin system to track health care provider stress and predict burnout using real-time data from local primary care centers. The team will apply for NIH funding to build a prototype and conduct surveys to capture factors like fatigue — steps that could improve working conditions for doctors and nurses. Virginia Tech News
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Paint Nite: Perfect Spring Lookout
6-8 p.m. — Rising Silo Brewery — $45 per person, supplies included — Unleash your creativity in a fun painting party hosted by The Heartworks Co.
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Summer Flora Candle Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $41 plus fees — Craft two custom candles with summer floral scents while enjoying a relaxing winery atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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