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Blacksburg
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Relay for Life Montgomery County Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place on Dec. 12, 2024, aims to unite and support cancer survivors and their families through a festive and meaningful event. News Messenger
- ➤ New River Junction Campground, significantly affected by Hurricane Helene's floodwaters in October, is optimistic about reopening in April thanks to community support and efforts to safeguard equipment and property. News Messenger
- ➤ Thousands gathered in downtown Blacksburg for a festive Christmas event featuring music, a parade, and shopping. News Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nikki Giovanni, a distinguished poet, and Virginia Tech professor who made significant contributions to the Black Arts movement, has died at 81. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous donor's matching gift of $150,000 to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' Commandant's Response Fund aims to double the aid, reaching $300,000, to support cadets facing financial hardships, ensuring their continued education. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech students highlight how scholarships provide financial relief and enable academic and extracurricular enrichment, fostering independence and community engagement. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ The Virginia Tech Wind Turbine Team participates in a national competition to design innovative wind turbines, aiming to educate and engage communities on the benefits of renewable energy. New River Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Cassell Guard, a passionate student fan group supporting its basketball teams, aims to join the ranks of iconic sports fan bases as they kick off the 2024-25 season with high enthusiasm and extensive promotional efforts. News Messenger
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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