Daily
Blacksburg
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old Virginia Tech student was charged with attempted murder—police say he stabbed a person off-campus in Blacksburg early Saturday morning. The Roanoke Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its largest class ever with 56 students in the Class of 2029 to help address a nationwide doctor shortage; the school will expand faculty, clinical sites, and training opportunities—focusing on rural communities. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 9, RPD provided details on how its license plate reading cameras work & explained policies on data use to boost transparency. The department said the information is now available for public review. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Blacksburg Relays started the cross country season with a 10k race as teams ran on a challenging course. Lola Olsen led the winning girls team—and Eastern Montgomery’s Prince Robinson ran the first leg while athletes like Nick Smith and Rivers Matthews cleared a water jump. News Messenger
- ➤ Senior Lamont Hurdle led the Bruins in their home opener as Blacksburg defeated James River 36-26 yesterday—quarterback Sam Szefc and Jaxon Keys made key plays to secure the win. News Messenger
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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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Salsa Under The Stars
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $12 at the door — Dance the night away with salsa lessons and vibrant Latin music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If everyone is thinking the same thing, then no one is thinking.
~ Ryan Holiday
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