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Blacksburg
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members at Fit Body Boot Camp in Blacksburg completed the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day, a workout with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, and 80 participants raised over $700 for the upcoming World War II Museum of the New River Valley—demonstrating their tribute to the fallen hero. WDBJ7
- ➤ Gerard Lawrence Flad died on May 24th while sitting in the shade at his home on Shadow Lake Road. He is survived by five siblings, two daughters, his grandson Antonie and his wife Gretchen, and his memorial service will be held on May 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. New River Valley News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Riley DeHority, a Virginia Tech student who worked at Bookholders, found in summer 2022 that they were paid below Virginia’s minimum wage and spoke with coworkers before filing wage claims that led to an NLRB ruling ordering policy changes and back pay; now, DeHority urges student workers in Blacksburg to check their pay and know their rights. Cardinal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Navdeep Godara earned his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech by studying ways to protect pollinators and maintain healthy turfgrass as he analyzed ultraviolet light effects on weedy flowers. His work—recognized with more than 40 awards—has helped local turfgrass managers and will guide new strategies as he begins his assistant professor role at North Carolina State University. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Montgomery County supervisors meet at the government center on 75 Roanoke Street to discuss spending $150,000 for fire and EMS services, $330,000 for a bunkhouse for the Elliston fire department, + over $430,300 for school projects. The meeting starts with a closed session at 6:45 p.m. and the regular business at 7:15 p.m. Cardinal News
- ➤ Virginia officials and law enforcement are reminding all drivers and passengers to buckle up as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign after high-visibility patrols during Memorial Day travel. A new law starting July 1 will require every seat occupant to wear a seat belt+ a change aimed to reduce crash-related deaths. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indie—a 3-year-old Labrador—donated blood at Virginia Tech's Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help save Arya, a cocker spaniel mix, from life-threatening blood loss. The hospital has 16 dog donors and three cat donors and is asking pet owners to enroll their healthy animals for emergency donations. 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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Lavender Fest Days
12-6 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $8.00 entry — Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of lavender while enjoying local vendors, live music, and specialty drinks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jim Rohn
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