Good morning, Blacksburg.

Kids left West End Farmers Market with free produce (using kids bucks) today as the program lets them pick leafy greens and apples while promoting healthy eating.

Montgomery County’s new Teel Park sports complex opens with four baseball/softball fields, multi-purpose fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and walking trails on a 35-acre site off Route 8.

Community members can learn about the updated Parks Master Plan at an open house April 30 (4–7 p.m.) at the Government Center.

Today, seniors can attend Elder Justice Alliance Day in Blacksburg to meet one-on-one with local agencies offering support + resources.

The event will provide access to essential services and information for elders in the community.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech will host its Clear the Floor and Donate More Event from Apr.

24 to 26 at its Thrift Shop (1000 North Main St.). Shoppers can buy used furniture at low prices and donate items to support local outreach and environmental efforts.

Dutchie Jessee interviewed Montgomery Museum Executive Director Sherry Wyatt on the Cardinal News 250 Podcast to spotlight Montgomery County’s 250-year evolution from a frontier county formed in 1776 to a thriving New River Valley.

The episode covers settler routes and recent museum investments in exhibits.

Virginia Tech approved a tuition increase that will affect future semesters at its Blacksburg campus; officials say the hike is needed to cover rising costs, with more details on exact amounts and start dates coming soon.

Spotted lanternfly nymphs are hatching in local backyards, and residents should scout weekly as numbers are expected to rise over the next month, an extension agent said.

Homeowners with grapevines may need early treatments + careful monitoring.

The Virginia Department of Forestry warns that unusually dry weather, gusty winds and an early heatwave have created red flag wildfire conditions in our area — urging residents to be cautious with outdoor fire use.

Officials note that tomorrow may carry the highest risk.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is honoring volunteers for their work in mental health advocacy during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and it will host the New River Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Oct.

17 & encourage community participation.

At the Salem Quad track meet on April 14, 2026, the Blue Demons excelled as Ayva Hayley won the girls’ discus and shot put, Kaylin Larimer won the 1600-meter run, and Tyler Gaston took second in the high jump; the girls team finished first + the boys team placed third.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Moss Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an improvised comedy performance from the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway.

Underground Springhouse Live Performance

9 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of reggae, country, and funk with Underground Springhouse's unique rock sound.