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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Department of Psychology hosted the inaugural Good Deed Day in Williams Hall with participants from 90 institutes worldwide—raising food donations, hosting a mac and cheese cook-off fundraiser, writing thank-a-teacher notes, and hugging the HokieBird. The event reflected Virginia Tech’s commitment to community service and research showing that kindness can improve well-being. Virginia Tech News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Radford Highlanders Festival—designed to showcase Scots-Irish heritage—will be held soon in Radford to present cultural traditions. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's therapy dog Derek turned nine on Friday as staff and students celebrated his service on campus; next month he will begin his seventh year of comforting students and raising mental health awareness. WSLS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Undergraduates from the College of Natural Resources and Environment are working with Blacksburg Parks and Rec to research trail use in the McDonald Hollow trail system by collecting data from infrared sensors along access points—this study will help measure visitor patterns and guide future trail maintenance investments. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health updated the CDC immunization schedule so that people 6 months and older can get COVID-19 vaccines after a shared decision with their provider — people 3 and older may get vaccinated at pharmacies. The changes also advise that children under 4 receive measles, mumps, rubella and varicella shots separately and revoked the Standing Order on October 10. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On World Mental Health Day, seniors at English Meadows Blacksburg Campus shared that staying active with bingo and game shows helps them avoid loneliness and untreated issues—10 News interviewed them Friday to highlight the benefits of regular social engagement—. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night the William Fleming Golden Eagles beat the Staunton River Colonels 33—14 in a Blue Ridge District showdown as they avenged last season’s one-point loss and secured their postseason spot. WSLS 10
- ➤ Patrick Henry kept its perfect 6-0 season with a 48-14 win over the Christiansburg Blue Demons in Roanoke—Jake Painter helped set up key plays that built the early lead and secured the win. WSLS 10
- ➤ Heritage won 32-0 over Brookville at City Stadium on Friday night as Head Coach Brad Bradley earned his 250th win and set the team on a path to compete for the Seminole District—Brookville could not keep up after an early mistake. 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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