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Blacksburg
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A car crash on August 13 left one person dead and led to a teen being charged—officials said the investigation is ongoing—. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ College students in Blacksburg can use discount programs to save on tech, streaming, food, and car insurance—programs like Student Beans and UniDays offer easy access to these deals. The options include special offers from Apple, Samsung, and Adobe that help make budgeting simpler. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Glen Cove Elementary opened its new administrative wing on Aug. 13 to expand office space for school staff — school officials say the addition will better support daily operations. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In mid-August 1940, heavy rains from a tropical system caused the New River at Radford to swell to record levels and forced hundreds to leave their homes in parts of Virginia and North Carolina. Historical markers show the flood’s high water marks—up to 35.96 feet—remain the worst seen in the region. Cardinal News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued two executive directives that launch a Rural Health Transformation program and require state agencies, healthcare providers, and local social services to work together—using new funding and training measures—to lower SNAP error rates. The directives aim to reduce the current 11.5 percent error rate and improve rural healthcare access using a coordinated approach. New River Valley News
- ➤ Montgomery County installed school zone cameras near local schools on Aug. 13 to monitor speed and improve safety. The county said the cameras—placed to enforce lower speed limits—will help reduce risky driving around school zones. WDBJ7
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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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September General Book Club
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Moon Hollow Brewing Company — 10% off drinks — Discuss Tiffany McDaniel’s captivating novel, Betty, in a cozy brewery setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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