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Interim appointments to Blacksburg Town Council

Published: January 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM

Blacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.

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