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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Crystal Spring met on Oct 9 to discuss homelessness issues. The meeting focused on community concerns — a step toward planning support for affected neighbors. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is planning to expand its teaching hospital to improve student training and modernize outdated spaces. The project will add 32000 square feet to the existing 22000 square foot facility—final approval is expected next Summer and construction will begin in December if a $9 million fund goal is met. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chuck Simpson, president of the Western VA Labor Federation, said the right-to-work law weakens unions and lowers wages—he urged lawmakers to repeal the law before the next General Assembly to ensure all workers pay their fair share. Cardinal News
- ➤ Three energy companies and Virginia Energy will study sites for new power plants between Roanoke and Bristol to meet rising energy demand—while the Virginia Board of Historic Resources approved eight historical markers in Southwest and Southside and Gov. Youngkin announced board appointments that include local leaders. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia officials are urging backyard bird owners to boost biosecurity as wild waterfowl migration will resume this fall amid concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza—owners should restrict bird contact and disinfect equipment to protect their flocks. They said that these precautions will help prevent the fast-spreading virus from infecting domestic birds. WSLS 10
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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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