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Blacksburg
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alexander Boone withdraws rezoning application for Poage Farm property to consider community feedback, with plans for a revised proposal. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ Residents across southwest Virginia reported sightings of unidentified flying objects believed to be drones, with no confirmation of their origin or purpose. WDBJ7
- ➤ Community members can pay tribute to the late Nikki Giovanni, celebrated poet and Virginia Tech professor, during a public visitation scheduled for Saturday night. WSLS 10
- ➤ The Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center brought cats to a local library to help students relax before exam day, offering cuddles alongside free drinks and internet access. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ The Division of Facilities' enhancement crew at Virginia Tech, comprised of Trey Smith and Luke Wilburn, spearheads various projects to enhance campus beauty and functionality through cleanliness and infrastructure improvements. Virginia Tech News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech will celebrate over 3,100 students at its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20, with events livestreamed and keynotes from distinguished alumni. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Haley Rindfleisch, shifting from mechanical to computer engineering, joins Virginia Tech's accelerated master’s program to specialize in controls, robotics, and autonomy, bolstered by her role in competitive teams and internships. Virginia Tech News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern hellbender salamanders may gain endangered species status to boost conservation efforts across their habitat from Alabama to New York. The Roanoke Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech psychologist Samantha Harden advises against traditional New Year's resolutions, promoting meaningful adjustments and a focus on realistic goals for lasting change in 2025. Virginia Tech News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's head coach Brent Pry refreshes staff, including firing the defensive coordinator, amid efforts to elevate the football program's performance. WDBJ7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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