Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
🏘️ Community
Local groups are addressing food insecurity in southwest Virginia by working with food banks and nonprofits to expand access to groceries; additional support events will be announced soon.
An old church in Blacksburg has been repurposed as a free food pantry (run by a local nonprofit) to support residents in need.
Volunteers will soon begin offering food assistance to families in the community.
🏥 Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Blacksburg-based Biotherapeutics, Inc. a $191,331 grant on Monday, Sept.
28 to support research on new psoriasis treatments (Congressman Griffith noted the funding aims to advance a first-in-class therapy).
🏈 Sports
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin said the Hokies will host undefeated Pittsburgh on Friday night at Lane Stadium, with the game pitting two unbeaten teams against each other.
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