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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot will host a drive-through shred-a-thon from 3—6 p.m. to help prevent identity theft, and walk-ups will not be accepted as participants must use plastic bins or boxes (22.5x18x11.5) with a limit of three per car. New River Valley News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local residents expressed outrage after a dog was put down on Oct. 14 for alleged neglect—officials are investigating the circumstances. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gina Dilg, a local artist and musician, won the Graphic Artist of the Year Award at an IBMA event on September 18 in Chattanooga and teaches fiddle lessons on Mondays at the Montgomery Museum. She earned the award for work done between April 2024 and April 2025—adding to her regional reputation from widespread performances. News Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation of the NRV celebrated early childhood educators at its fifth annual awards during the Igniting Connections Symposium at the Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg — six winners, including top honoree Becky Roseberry, were honored from among 19 nominees in a network of over 60 local organizations. News Messenger
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech forestry expert John Seiler said fall colors in Southwest Virginia are expected to peak from Oct. 25—Nov. 1 with several scenic routes for drives, including Pandapas Pond Loop and Forest Service Road 708 from U.S. 460 West. He advised planning trips early since weather may shift the peak color window by about a week. WSLS 10
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Published Oct. 14th at 4:01 p.m. EDT, the article 'Making Cents of Your Money': Smart Investing offers basic tips to help locals manage their money and grow their investments. It explains key strategies that readers may use to make sound financial decisions. WDBJ7
- ➤ An article titled 'Making Cents of Your Money': Learning to Budget explained basic steps for managing money and saving effectively — it taught locals simple budgeting techniques. Published Oct. 14, the piece shared practical advice to improve personal finance skills. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Blue Ridge Games, Kathy Ferguson Dancho won the scavenger hunt and received a $4,000 check + her husband Michael Dancho won a $2,000 check for the watersports category. WSLS 10
- ➤ On October 14, Blacksburg won a four-set volleyball match against Salem with scores of 25—21, 19—25, 25—14, and 25—18. The win was led by standout play from Clara Gresham along with key contributions from Josie Rhoads and Abi DeJesus. News Messenger
- ➤ Blacksburg shut out Hidden Valley 43-0 on Friday night in a game that celebrated the Bruins Hall of Fame inductees, including Mary Thorn, Geinda Smith, Brandon Dove, and Karen Wierwille Corvin. The team played strongly on their home field and marked the evening with both athletic prowess and historic honors. News Messenger
- ➤ Christiansburg senior Ela Shepherd announced she will play volleyball at Radford University—she praised the excellent coaching and supportive teammates for inspiring her choice. She set a new school record for assists and plans to major in Psychology while joining fellow Blacksburg High alum Rylee Sloss. News Messenger
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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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