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Blacksburg
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local business collected supplies for a Blacksburg animal shelter on October 1—items like pet food and bedding—to help meet the shelter’s daily needs. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech released its annual safety report on Oct.1 which shared campus crime statistics and planned security measures. The report offers key insights & recommendations for future improvements. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia officials warn that the ongoing federal shutdown may soon lead to staffing shortages at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport and reduced services at national parks—forcing federal workers to work without pay if Congress does not act. Gov. Youngkin and Sen. Kaine urged a rapid funding resolution to avoid further disruptions to travel and tourism. WDBJ7
- ➤ Montgomery County announced that a section of the Huckleberry Trail will be closed starting Nov. 3 for bridge and trail repairs—expected to reopen in March 2026. Signs have been posted in Blacksburg and Christiansburg so pedestrians and cyclists know no detour is available. WSET
- ➤ U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are working to keep the Discovery Space Shuttle in Virginia even as some lawmakers favor moving it to Houston—where a relocation plan could cost over $50 million and risk public access; the shuttle has been at the Udvar-Hazy Center since 2012. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health experts stress that early detection saves lives and urge regular screenings; local clinics are set to offer guidance to those needing tests (screening details may vary). WDBJ7
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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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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Louisville Cardinals Football
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Lane Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness the thrilling college football clash as the Hokies take on the Cardinals.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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