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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn High School art students are decorating Riner Rescue Squad and the local fire department with festive murals to brighten the holidays while supporting community projects (like supplying care facilities) today. The project also contributes to local outreach as students donate supplies to area care centers. News Messenger
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech held its annual Holiday Tea at the Lancaster House in Blacksburg yesterday + served a wide range of teas and treats while uniting community members to support local programs. New River Valley News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Valley Pipeline announced plans to build the Swann Compressor Station (located at 6684 Cove Hollow Road in Elliston) to add 25% capacity to its MVP Mainline. Construction will begin in winter 2026-2027 with service starting mid-2028, and comments to FERC are due by Dec. 19. News Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mike Gummer of Christiansburg and Tracy Burlingame of Riner won The Radford Photo Club’s November challenge by capturing a Shawsville barn and a foggy sunrise. A photo shoot is set for Monday, Dec. 15, at the Inn (Virginia Tech) for holiday decoration shots (10 a.m.). News Messenger
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Gas of Virginia explained how one dollar for natural gas is allocated (43 cents for gas purchase, six cents for taxes, 23 cents for operations, and 28 cents for infrastructure improvements) to support safety and community infrastructure. The company encourages customers to visit its website or call for help with energy costs. Cardinal News
- ➤ Appalachian Power will upgrade the local grid in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties by rebuilding an 18-mile transmission line from Claytor Lake to Floyd using community open houses for input; construction will start in fall 2029 and finish by late 2032. WSLS 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local thrift stores see more shoppers buying secondhand gifts this holiday season+ store managers say buyers favor unique, eco-friendly finds that are set to boost holiday sales. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After the 2025 season ended, Virginia Tech is turning a new page as James Franklin (formerly of Penn State) takes charge in Blacksburg. Franklin flipped 11 recruits from PSU and brought several of his former staff, and his cookie nod at signing day sparked extra chatter about future changes. News Messenger
- ➤ Blacksburg High School announced new wrestling coach Dominic Williams to lead the team this season and improve the program with competitive practices and tournaments — he aims to help students build both sports skills and life lessons. News Messenger
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Blacksburg Master Chorale Presents Handel's 'Messiah'
4-10 p.m. — Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's 'Messiah' performed by a talented chorale and orchestra.
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