Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
Moonshine, a friendly three-and-a-half-year-old black and white pitbull terrier mix, is now available for adoption after spending 256 days at Angels of Assisi, a local shelter.
Interested adopters can learn more and welcome her into their home immediately.
The relocated Andy Layne Trailhead opened today in Blacksburg at a new site designed for better access and safety; local officials say the update will improve amenities for hikers.
Suerte tapas restaurant is now open at the Promissory Hotel, sharing space with The Exchange music venue.
The new Spanish eatery will offer locals a fresh spot for traditional tapas.
WSLS will launch its new digital show, The 540, before September after inviting locals to complete its short pre-launch viewer survey (to share which local stories interest them).
Hosted by Rachel Lucas, the program will stream on TV at 4 p.m. and online as community input shapes its segments.
Virginia’s new state climate office is housed at George Mason University and will partner with Virginia Tech to deploy mesonet stations and monitor microclimates for flash flood alerts.
Established in the state budget, the office aims to bridge federal data and local needs (especially for agriculture).
Delite Donuts is featured in Hometown Eats, with the review published on Aug.
20. The piece, like similar reviews of Sandy’s at Lumpkins and Asher’s Coffee, examines local treats and flavors for Blacksburg food fans.
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