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Blacksburg
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Public Safety Division coordinates extensively behind the scenes for football games, ensuring safety with drones, exhaustive preparations, and collaboration across units. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ A guide listing Christmas events and parades in Southwest and Central Virginia to celebrate the holiday season. WSLS 10
- ➤ First-year Cadets Manzo, Russell, and Chua were honored to carry the flags at a Virginia Tech football game, showcasing their achievements in the Corps of Cadets. Virginia Tech
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers have developed a physics-based model to identify and mitigate cross-pollination vulnerabilities in U.S. hemp farms, revealing the potential for significant crop losses due to wind-blown pollen. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ A $3 million EPA-funded study, led by Professor Amy Pruden, aims to enhance wastewater treatment methods to curb the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into the environment, thereby reducing public health risks. Virginia Tech News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli shared strategies on the 'Curious Conversations' podcast for supporting neurodivergent individuals during holiday gatherings, stressing the importance of environmental accommodation. Virginia Tech News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cassell Guard, a passionate group of 1,200 Virginia Tech students, supports their basketball teams with enthusiasm, aiming to transform Cassell Coliseum into a daunting venue for opponents. Virginia Tech News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Albert Einstein
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