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Radford, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Radford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Want a free T-shirt and a front-row seat to Community Fest?
- Radford University slashes course costs for provisionally licensed teachers
- See how Radfordās gas prices stack up across Southwest Virginia
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 2026 Radford Community Fest seeks volunteers (radfordnewsjournal.com) ā Downtown Radfordās East Main Street will transform into the 2026 Radford Community Fest on Saturday, Aug. 22, with more than 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, and street performers. Organizers need about 100 volunteers for tasks like greeting guests, checking IDs, and helping with setup, and anyone can sign up online and receive a free T-shirt. 
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ā¢ Radford expands affordable teacher licensure pathway (radfordnewsjournal.com) ā Radford University is cutting the cost of its Provisional to Professional Pathway to $855 per graduate course, making it easier for provisionally licensed teachers to earn full licensure while working. Delivered online in a flexible, competency-based format, the program supports educators across Virginia and can count toward a masterās degree, strengthening schools and communities statewide. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 14, 2026 (wsls.com) ā Radford drivers are paying about $3.59 for regular gas as part of the New River Valley average, with detailed price comparisons to nearby cities like Roanoke and Lynchburg. The report also highlights some of the cheapest stations in Southwest and Central Virginia, helping Radford residents decide where to fill up when traveling. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Radford
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Upcoming Events in
Radford
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ā Featured events ā
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival ā
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Economic Development Authority Meeting ā
Radford, VA Calendar, City Council Chambers, Radford
12:00 pm -
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande ā
Radford, VA Calendar
2:00 pm -
Teen Paint a Dinosaur ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
3:00 pm -
Virginia Tech's Bug Zoo! ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
12:00 pm -
Live Music Sunday, July 19 ā Dean Trimble ā
The Palisades Restaurant, 168 Village St, Eggleston
5:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 10 Robertson St, Radford
6:00 pm -
Starlight Storytime & Craft ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
6:30 pm -
Stitch, String, and Everything! ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
10:00 am
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
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š Events Nearby
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Copper Dog & Co. Food Truck ā
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
4:00 pm -
Free Outdoor Summer Classes
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Turner Street Shelter in Blacksburg- near the Rec Center
5:30 pm -
Improv for Communication - Evening Class
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County Chamber office 210 Laurel St suite B Christiansburg VA 24073
6:00 pm -
Long Way Trivia ā
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Made some lentils last night.
I love peas n beans!!! Home made goodness... #ChefVal (Nextdoor Radford Riverside)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in Radford. Apply here.
- Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Day Stocker in Radford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Radford here.
š Nearby News
Dublin
- Layman Lee Graham, Jr. (pcpatriot.com)
- Darlene June Morris Nicewander Jones (pcpatriot.com)
Christiansburg
- Join the photo club for July 22 meeting (nrvnews.com)
- New River Valley Field Notes: $1 annual lease to be considered for incubator filling Blacksburg's former Cook's Cleaners building (cardinalnews.org)
Blacksburg
- Virginia Tech tops out 285,500-square-foot engineering building (asumag.com)
- FAA eIPP reaches major milestone with 1st flight demonstration (verticalavi.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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