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Hello Blacksburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much Blacksburg drivers are now paying at the pump
  • Which athletic upgrades should Blacksburg fund first? Add your voice
  • How Blacksburg Transit's new rooftop solar could save $4.4 million

Also on today's calendar: Butter+Milk Baking Club- 6th Meeting (Bake Swap) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Monday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 25, 2026 (wsls.com) — Drivers in Blacksburg are now paying about $4.24 for regular gas, with prices in the New River Valley slightly above the statewide average of $4.24 amid record-high diesel costs. AAA blames global tensions and expensive crude for bucking the usual fall price drop, so local residents may want to shop around carefully and track daily changes before filling up.
   

2. Blacksburg Athletic Site Improvements Survey (nrvnews.com) — Blacksburg is asking residents to help decide which upgrades to prioritize at Winfrey Fields and the Old Blacksburg High School athletic complex as part of the 2027 Capital Improvement Program. You can weigh in through an online budget tool and survey, open through October 9, to influence field conditions, lighting, amenities, and year‑round recreation options.
   

3. Blacksburg Installs 867 kW Solar Power System (nrvnews.com) — Blacksburg is moving ahead with a major rooftop solar project at the Blacksburg Transit facility that's expected to cover about 90% of the building's energy use and save the town millions over time. Through a 25‑year power purchase agreement with no upfront cost, the town locks in fixed solar rates, supports its climate goals, and could eventually own the system outright.
   

4. Electra completes helicopter-like flights at commercial airport (aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com) — Blacksburg's own Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport helped test cutting-edge hybrid-electric aircraft that can take off from small heliports and vertiports instead of busy runways. The Electra flights, coordinated with Virginia Tech and aviation agencies, trialed new instrument procedures across several Virginia airports, hinting at future regional air service that could bring faster, quieter connections closer to New River Valley travelers.
   

5. Hometown Adventures: Montgomery County (wdbj7.com) — Blacksburg is being highlighted as part of a New River Valley fall tourism push that encourages both visitors and locals to make weekend getaways close to home. Regional tourism leaders are pairing Virginia Tech traditions with area restaurants, breweries, outdoor recreation, and special events like Christiansburg's Gilmore Girls Autumn Festival to showcase what's available around Montgomery County.
   

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Ok Blacksburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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