Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
🏘️ Community
Fire officials urge residents to use approved charging methods as Fire Prevention Week starts later this week—reminding everyone to check their devices to help reduce fire risks.
🎭 Culture
Virginia Tech launched the Virginia is for Hokie Lovers tourism campaign to highlight the New River Valley through campus events and local business partnerships.
The campaign, running through March, features a LOVE sign on Henderson Lawn and merchandise sold for scholarships (a venture by tourism officials).
🎓 Education
Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic and Community Engagement earned the highest ratings from the regional council for its work on the GO Virginia Region 2 economic development program and for helping create jobs in life sciences — manufacturing, IT, and engineering.
The center also offers graduate students hands-on research opportunities.
🏈 Sports
Hokies baseball have begun fall workouts in Blacksburg, with coach John Szefc—contract extended through 2030—saying practices build on last season’s 30-26 record and feature plenty of young talent.
The team played an exhibition against UVA in Fredericksburg and will shape roles ahead of a spring season.
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