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Morning Blacksburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did 18 votes decide Blacksburg’s next mayor?
  • How one Hokie’s love for Blacksburg shaped a life of service
  • How ETSU’s huge comeback sets up their visit to Blacksburg Sunday

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and very cold, temps: high: 27, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A (long) day at the Blacksburg mayoral recount: Sutphin prevails (cardinalnews.org) — Blacksburg residents now officially have a new mayor-elect: Michael Sutphin prevailed over Pete Macedo by just 18 votes after a nearly 12-hour recount in Christiansburg. The story walks through how the recount worked, what it cost, and how both candidates and local observers emphasized fairness, transparency, and the importance of every Blacksburg vote in shaping town leadership and infrastructure priorities.
   

2. Jennifer M. Taimi (state-journal.com) — Friends and Hokies alike will note that Jennifer Taimi cherished her time at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg so much that it shaped where she chose to live and work. This warm remembrance highlights her career in Kentucky state government, deep love for animals and family, and the many creative ways she cared for others during her long illness. Donations in her honor are suggested in lieu of flowers.
   

3. ETSU women come from 19 points down to defeat UNC-Asheville 63-53 (wjhl.com) — East Tennessee State’s women’s basketball team stormed back from 19 points down to beat UNC-Asheville 63–53, then immediately turned its focus to a Sunday trip to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech. Local hoops fans can expect the Bucs, led by standout scorer Anala Nelson, to arrive with serious momentum after their dominant fourth-quarter performance.
   

4. Caldwell, Lary Walker (nrvnews.com) — Blacksburg readers are noting the passing of Lary Walker Caldwell, who was born in Blacksburg and later lived in Wytheville. The 53-year-old church member is remembered by his wife, children, and extended family, with a memorial service planned December 20 in Galax.
   

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  • I now have my bags packed for the trip to the DR for Christmas, to distribute gifts to Haiitan children living along the sugar plantations there.
    Thanks to your generosity, I have 105 pair of flip-flops and various shoes (50 lb) in one suitcase and 170 stuffed animals in the other (50 lb). My… (Nextdoor Mount Tabor)
  • Shout out to Dennis Beavers and his crew for doing a fantastic job completely transforming my 80s guest bathroom to this.
    They not only did great work , were always professional, on time and worked hard. (Nextdoor Woodbine-Wyatt-Mt Tabor)
  • Virginia Department of Human Resource Management posted a job opening for Stock Clerk - Squires Food Court in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • Virginia Tech University posted a job opening for Full Professor of Practice (Means and Methods Focus) in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

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