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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Center hosted its annual cookout on Friday, May 22, at its Blacksburg campus to promote community safety & offer local families free food and safety tips. The event highlighted efforts to strengthen neighborhood bonds through shared meals. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers met on Friday, May 22 at a local school to exchange methods aimed at boosting reading comprehension. The workshop offered practical strategies to help improve student learning. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After months of drought, steady rain is forecast to help local farmers resume planting today, said extension agent Stephen Barts—though full recovery will take several days. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Spanberger ordered that flags on state and local buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day + they will be lowered at sunrise Monday, May 25 and remain half-staff until noon. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chronic Wasting Disease cases in Virginia rose from 109 to 126 this year while DWR maintained current disease management areas. The agency banned deer baiting within 25 miles of a positive case & restricted moving deer brain and spinal tissues to curb the spread. WDBJ7
- ➤ Fit Body Boot Camp will host the 6th annual Murph Challenge today from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at its Blacksburg facility to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy and fallen service members — with modified workout options and fundraising support for The WWII Museum of the NRV. WDBJ7
- ➤ Hometown Health research found that mental health disorders became the leading cause of disabilities (published May 22), a finding that points to a change in local health challenges. WDBJ7
- ➤ A CPR and AED training special highlighted lifesaving techniques with local instructors on May 22 in a Blacksburg community facility. Participants practiced critical skills and emergency response measures to boost preparedness. WDBJ7
- ➤ Local organizers in Blacksburg hosted a CPR and AED training session yesterday that highlighted essential lifesaving skills. Updated segments explained techniques to respond to emergencies. WDBJ7
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