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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten neglected horses from Tidewater have arrived in southwest Virginia, where Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue staff are caring for them after a January seizure that involved 60 horses in Suffolk; photojournalist Paul Eldert documented their transition into a safe new home. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Roanoke Valley Children's Choir gave a performance on Dec. 12 (local) that drew a supportive crowd; the event showcased their musical talents and added a lively note to the community. WDBJ7
- ➤ The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir will present 'Songs of the Season' as an upcoming holiday performance in Blacksburg, with details on timing and venue to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more information on this festive local event. WDBJ7
- ➤ Historic Smithfield hosts a yuletide celebration today at 1000 Merry Oak Way that blends colonial tea service, crafts, dance lessons, and a photo with Santa to bring history to life for families and history fans. New River Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech students savored Cheesy Nights grilled cheese on Dec. 11 at Newman Library — a staple end-of-semester tradition — as their genuine reactions were captured on camera. Virginia Tech News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local lawmakers backed measures to strengthen opioid recovery and the prescription drug monitoring program after local testimony from families, doctors, and law enforcement. The SUPPORT and HALT Fentanyl Acts, signed in December and this summer, provide new tools to fight opioid abuse — a step toward better local health outcomes. New River Valley News
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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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