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Blacksburg
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA reminded parents yesterday about summer water safety for kids and urged close supervision near pools (and other water areas) to help prevent accidents. WDBJ7
- ➤ Lauren Marshall '12, a Virginia Tech alumna, now directs communications and marketing at Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity as she helps community members secure affordable housing. She brings over 10 years of marketing experience from architecture and engineering firms—experience that shaped her commitment to Habitat’s mission of providing affordable homes. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Kirk Family YMCA is preparing for a busy summer camp season this summer — staff are finalizing schedules and starting registration for activities that will serve local children. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Launch Christiansburg business program wrapped up its second year by offering an 11-week course for local entrepreneurs to develop skills and network with experts — participant Sandy Perrine earned $5,000 from a pitch contest that helped upgrade her gardening business. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech leads a new NSF-funded research center called WISPER that has funded 10 projects to develop the next generation of wireless networks. The center brings together industry & three universities to work on making networks more open, smart, secure, and efficient. Virginia Tech News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ABC13 has worked with St. Jude for seven years to give away a dream home that helps fund children's cancer treatment—each year raising more money than before. The program will hold a 2025 event to support research and care for sick kids. WSET
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech experts from the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture, Arts, and Design partnered with Virginia Housing after receiving a $1.1 million grant to test a 3D concrete printer for building affordable homes—aiming to lower costs and improve resilience against environmental challenges. Virginia Tech News
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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
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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