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Blacksburg
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Berglund Center in Blacksburg needs $30M for repairs and local leaders will assess funding options soon (official meeting scheduled next week). Work will start once the budget is approved. WDBJ7
- ➤ Angels of Assisi welcomed 16 dogs from Puerto Rico on May 20 and is coordinating their care and adoption efforts locally. The shelter said it will complete medical checks and vaccinations before matching each dog with a new family. WDBJ7
- ➤ A local community leader was honored yesterday for her dedicated service at a ceremony held in Blacksburg, where county officials celebrated her ongoing support for community programs + recognized her commitment to making a difference. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tina Merritt, a Blacksburg title and settlement agent, said AI is already a key tool for title research and marketing. Meeting with congressional staff in Washington, D.C., she urged policymakers to adopt clear rules that keep these tools affordable & transparent for small businesses during National Small Business Month. Cardinal News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is preserving historic courthouse records (including frontier-era wills and documents about enslaved and freed Black residents) with a Library of Virginia grant that will fund the restoration as America marks its 250th anniversary. The project connects today’s community with its rich heritage. The Roanoke Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Despite rising fuel prices, over a million Virginians plan to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, with some stations charging around $4.29 a gallon, and experts advise planning ahead + shopping around for better rates. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Kelly Guempel announced plans to boost teacher retention as turnover among newer hires has raised concerns. He said new support measures will be introduced soon & aimed at improving working conditions. The Roanoke Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources reported that over 7,800 deer were tested during the 2025-26 season and 126 tested positive for chronic wasting disease in several counties; the agency expects no changes to DMA boundaries for the upcoming deer hunting season (hunters should test their harvests). WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia health officials urge pool owners to enhance safety measures as summer begins—emphasizing proper barriers and supervision to prevent accidents. The advisory offers clear guidance to keep pool use safe in the community. WDBJ7
- ➤ Experts say that simple lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, regular exercise and staying socially active may lower dementia risk, according to a study released yesterday. Local health centers may soon offer sessions to help residents adopt these habits. WDBJ7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Beverly Sills
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