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Blacksburg
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cosmetology students from Blacksburg and Auburn High traveled to Heritage Hall Health Care to provide haircuts, manicures, and candy canes for residents, boosting holiday cheer and gaining valuable real-world experience. News Messenger
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zeppoli's Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg will close permanently on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. after serving homemade Italian dishes and a curated wine selection for 29 years, and the owners invite locals to visit one last time. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Juan Luis Nicolau (J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Professor) explained that generative AI served as a travel assistant by reading moods to recommend coffee shops, hikes, and other options. His Journal of Smart Tourism study noted both benefits and privacy challenges. Virginia Tech News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christiansburg High senior Ela Shepherd was named Class 3 Player of the Year by the VHSL while her coach Morgan Taylor earned Class 3 Coach of the Year after the team’s undefeated regular season led to 28 wins and a state semi-final appearance. News Messenger
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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