Blacksburg Local News – Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Daily Blacksburg

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The '30 Days of Hope' initiative, spotlighting children in Virginia's foster care system in need of adoption, marks its eighth successful year, with a record number of interested families responding to this call for adopting and fostering. WSLS 10
➤ Local veteran Josh Sims, a community and church pillar, tragically passed away from a car crash, leaving his family struggling financially. WSLS 10

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Luna Care wins first place at Virginia Tech's Hokie Pitch for addressing postpartum hemorrhage, showcasing the power of graduate research in solving critical health issues. Virginia Tech News
➤ Erin Cox provides practical advice on achieving financial well-being in the new year, emphasizing budgeting, cautious spending, and the value of personal skills over monetary gifts. Virginia Tech News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to censure member Sara Bohn for repeated absences from board meetings despite her diverse reasons for those absences. The Roanoke Times

BLACKSBURG EVENTS

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BLACKSBURG REAL ESTATE

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BLACKSBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.

~ Jean-Paul Sartre

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