Good morning, Blacksburg.

Piedmont Community Services is set to host a Recovery Month Celebration supporting recovery and wellness in the community — additional details on date and location will be shared soon.

The annual Roaring Lions Car Show brings local residents together for community service projects.

Organizers say the event will offer fun opportunities for neighborhood support — more details on timing and location will follow.

Sinkland Farms will open its 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival this Saturday, Sept.

19 at 3060 Riner Road in Christiansburg, launching seven weekends of fall festivities including a Wine Festival with eight wineries and two craft distilleries offering tastings from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Grown Here at Home reviewed Farm Fest 2026, a local fair that spotlights agriculture and family-run vendors.

The feature gives locals a look at the event's offerings and community spirit.

GasBuddy data shows Virginia gas prices increased 18 cents per gallon to average $4.14 on Sept.

14 based on 4,081 stations. The rise comes amid national fuel cost hikes driven by global events (geopolitical tensions and refinery disruptions) affecting motorists.

Virginia Tech researcher Lee Vinsel warned that unchecked AI development could lead to serious challenges & urged industry leaders to slow progress so proper safeguards can be built.

Governor Abigail Spanberger said August revenues increased by 2.8 percent and fiscal year-to-date collections grew by 5.4 percent due to strong sales tax, putting the General Fund 1.8 percent ahead of forecast (official figures).

The Virginia State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Program has seen more requests for replacement stickers and reminded owners that a state inspection sticker may only be removed for windshield transfer and replaced with proper documentation.

Businesses must transfer stickers or provide the old sticker if it is damaged.

Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke received a $15 million gift from longtime donors Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci to expand animal cancer research and clinical care.

The funds will support new professorships, research initiatives, and increased consultation capacity for local patients.

Virginia Tech has unveiled a purple emergency box on campus that offers immediate help during crises for students and staff + boosting quick access to aid in emergencies.