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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Giles Community Garden now offers a space — open to all locals — where residents can grow fresh produce and learn sustainable gardening. Volunteers plan community events to share expertise and support a healthier lifestyle in the area. WDBJ7
- ➤ 10 News ran its Clear the Shelters campaign in August—featuring local adoptable pets and urging donations to help animal shelters until September 15. Community members can support these shelters with monetary gifts if they cannot adopt a pet. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Montgomery County School Board meets at 750 Imperial St. S.E. in Christiansburg to discuss a new elementary grading scale and review a GO TEC grant while holding a closed session on religious exemption applications—they will meet again Thursday to begin a nationwide search for a new superintendent after Bernard Braden Jr. resigned effective Aug. 30 with proposals from three firms under review. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Darby's Dancers helps children with disabilities by offering dance classes that build strength and self-confidence—local families benefit from its hands-on approach. WDBJ7
- ➤ A new article examines how local community members managed grief during times of celebration — the piece explains how traditions and support networks help ease loss. Experts advised that sharing memories and seeking professional help guided healing for many. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech students celebrated the return of Hokie football season with pregame festivities in Atlanta on Aug. 30th at 8:35 p.m. EDT—an event that set the stage for upcoming 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.
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