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Blacksburg
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Henry High School marching band members have been practicing in the summer heat to get ready for their season. The students hold drills early and rehearse in the afternoon while taking water breaks—using popsicles as rewards—to stay cool before their first performance in August. WSLS 10
- ➤ Virginia Tech announced it will use new artificial intelligence to review undergraduate applications and speed up the admission process. Officials said the system is set to be integrated soon — it is designed to evaluate applications more efficiently. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Virginia Tech $419,080 on Monday, July 28 to support research for new osteosarcoma treatments—funding provided through the HHS Exploratory/Developmental Grants program that follows a separate $414,482 award for cancer research. New River Valley News
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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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