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Blacksburg
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local food pantry is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for food assistance programs in the community, and more details will be shared soon. Community members can support the effort by participating and donating to help local residents. WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The investigation continues into a plane that overran the runway on Wednesday at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport—53 passengers and crew were unharmed despite flight delays on Thursday and a runway closure until repairs are complete. WSET
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local boutique now offers game-day gear — stylish serving dishes and other items that help fans and hosts get ready for events. The shop provides a mix of practical and trendy products for home entertaining. WDBJ7
- ➤ 7 Brew Coffee will open a drive-through coffee location in Danville by early 2026 in the former Western Sizzlin' building on Riverside Drive. The company plans to expand further into western Virginia with stores possibly opening in Blacksburg, Roanoke, Winchester and Charlottesville. WSET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that his office, the FTC and 18 other states have closed down a deceptive charity fundraising scheme run by Kars that falsely claimed to support cancer patients. The settlement will bar Kars from future fundraising and return $550,000 to cancer charities. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech board of visitors will meet Tuesday to consider a proposal to raise the mandatory student fee for athletics so the university can boost its sports budget to $212.1m by fiscal year 2029—this fee will increase from $732 this year to $1,032 by 2029 and is expected to yield an extra $21.3 million in funding. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine research led by child and adolescent psychiatry physician Abhishek Reddy shows that teenagers who use screens before bed are more likely to attempt suicide by overdosing on medications (both prescription and over-the-counter). Reddy will present his findings at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry meeting (Oct. 20-25 in Chicago) and recommends limiting screen time and securing medications to help reduce self-harm risks. Virginia Tech News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A fall tailgating recipe with a little extra kick was featured by Target 7 on September 25th—locals praised its creative blend of spices for brightening game day treats. WDBJ7
- ➤ Butterfinger Treats introduced a new snack option for tailgate fans at local games. The company will offer these treats at upcoming tailgate events — giving fans a sweet way to enjoy game day. WDBJ7
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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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Virginia Hollow Concert
6-9 p.m. — Rising Silo Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Virginia Hollow at a local brewery.
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