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Blacksburg
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bike4Alz crew stopped in Blacksburg on July 19 to promote Alzheimer’s awareness through a cycling event—engaging local residents with details about upcoming rides. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech researchers found that everyday pet dogs can be trained to sniff out hard-to-see spotted lanternfly egg masses hidden in trees — a method tested by 182 volunteer dog owner teams that achieved over 80% success indoors and more than 60% success outdoors. The study may lead communities to use trained dogs to help protect local ecosystems from invasive pests. WDBJ7
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Jstop Latin Soul Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Henderson Lawn — Free admission — Experience the vibrant sound of Jstop Latin Soul blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz improvisation.
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Virginia Hollow at Steppin' Out 2025
3-4 p.m. — Acoustic Stage — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Virginia Hollow at this vibrant community event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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