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Blacksburg
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech opened its Corner Market on November 3 to offer free food with an EBT card in response to urgent food insecurity caused by SNAP benefit disruptions—serving local families in need. It operates at the Y Center at 1000 N Main St. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5—7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.—3 p.m. New River Valley News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An incident involving a small general aviation Diamond aircraft on Wednesday caused a brief closure of runway 6-24 at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport at 12:25 p.m.—officials reported one occupant was on board with no injuries and the runway reopened by 1:50 p.m. WSET
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Professor Walid Saad explained that AI-powered wireless networks will reduce data loads and boost reliability by understanding the structure of the data—transforming them from basic communication tools to systems that provide intelligence. His comments suggest future networks will embed AI to perform more with less data. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Appalachian Power is conducting storm preparations (mobilizing crews) to secure its grid (in case of power outages) as severe weather is forecast later today. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Community Strings and Chamber Orchestra will present 'Folk Songs and Stories' on December 5 at 7:00 p.m. and December 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Warm Hearth Village Center — the free event will feature traditional folk tunes and modern reflections, and donations are accepted. New River Valley News
- ➤ At the Center for the Arts, Virginia Tech’s team prepares upcoming exhibitions by creating detailed 3D models and planning every art placement—guiding projects like Things I Had No Words For and Seeing and Reading before the gallery opens. The careful process involves precise handling and teamwork to bring each curated vision to life. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flight cancellations at the airport have risen due to the government shutdown, affecting about 300 passengers daily while federal employees work without pay. The airport now offers a care cupboard — providing fresh food and non-perishable goods—to support workers as officials request gift card donations ahead of Thanksgiving. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raised $75,000 for research, care, and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s at Huckleberry Park in Christiansburg on Nov. 2nd with 720 registered participants in 37 teams. Sigma Kappa’s team from Virginia Tech raised over $35,000 and Abbie Coleman hosted the ceremony—boosting local efforts to fight the disease. WSLS 10
- ➤ On Nov. 2 at Huckleberry Park, 720 participants in 37 teams walked to raise $75,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Virginia Tech’s Sigma Kappa Epsilon Chi led fundraising efforts by collecting over $35,600 — the funds will help improve services for families affected by Alzheimer’s. New River Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech is preparing for the weekend—teams and staff are finalizing schedules and practice sessions for upcoming athletic events, with more details to be released soon. WDBJ7
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Women's Basketball
2-3:30 p.m. — Cassell Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup featuring the Chanticleers and Hokies.
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2025 Blacksburg Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m. — 108 W Roanoke St, Blacksburg, VA — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive 5k run on Thanksgiving morning for fun and fitness.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Henry Ford
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