Daily
Blacksburg
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal immigration agents detained Virginia Tech engineering student Cristian Romo-Bermejo — an undocumented Mexican immigrant — after police said he drunkenly attacked officers. The Roanoke Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A college student is using classroom lessons to work at Woods Farms and gain real-world skills in farm operations. The student will apply academic learning to daily tasks—building practical experience for future work. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia Tech’s corpse plant, Stinky Phil, bloomed in the on-campus greenhouse for the first time in years and produced a strong smell to attract pollinators—this rare bloom lasts only two to three days and happens every five to ten years. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A VT student in ICE custody will appear in court soon — officials did not provide further details on the charges. 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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Marquee Night Out - Classics Mixology Tasting
7:30-9 p.m. — B&B Theatres Blacksburg 11 with B-Roll Bowling — Limited seats — Learn to craft iconic cocktails like a pro while enjoying a guided tasting experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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