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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 7@four Live segment filmed at Angels of Assisi showcased adoptable pets available for new homes—encouraging community members to visit the shelter and meet the animals. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia Tech cadet Georgia Costain rescued a man from a shark attack in Hawaii when she used a towel as a tourniquet while snorkeling in January—paramedics soon arrived to save the tour guide's arm and her quick actions earned praise from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 2, the new Angels of Assisi facility hosted segment 2 of 7@four Live—offering local viewers a detailed look at its modern design and planned updates. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech architecture students took wheelchairs for a spin during the VT Roll-About on Tuesday—learning how to design more accessible campus spaces through an exercise with FREE. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Youngkin issued Directive 14 on Thursday—calling on the Health Board to draft rules that stop biological males from joining women-only sports and using designated spaces, a move prompted by a petition from three female athletes. The board considered publishing the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action on October 2. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare workers from Carilion Clinic and LewisGale Regional Health System played a full softball game at Salem Memorial Field on Thursday evening to raise funds for the American Heart Association—this long-running event has grown over 10 years and supports local education programs and lifesaving research. WSLS 10
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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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