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Blacksburg
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lainey, a hound dog with sweet eyes at Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center, has waited 170 days for a new home. She shows her need for care—raising her paw to greet visitors. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 29th, police arrested a man in connection with a woman's death at a state park—officials are investigating the incident. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local author Jeremy Haymore has published The Bandana Express—detailing Giles' 1980 state championship team—and explains how coach Steve Ragsdale used a red bandana to unite the team and community, a symbol that endures at games. WDBJ7
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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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Hokie Half Marathon and 5K
6:00 PM — Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center — Registration fee applies — Lace up for a scenic run through beautiful Blacksburg with the Hokies.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn't one.
~ Unknown
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