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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Grown Here at Home profiled a local strawberry farm in Blacksburg that offers fresh produce and supports sustainable agriculture. The profile highlights the farm's community ties and unique approach to local farming. WDBJ7
- ➤ United Way of Central Virginia announced its 33rd annual Day of Caring, which will invite local volunteers to support community projects across various sites. The event will occur soon and local organizers say residents can sign up to help+make a difference. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant owners met to examine how last year’s meals tax increase has affected their business nearly a year later. They noted rising costs and shifting customer habits that may influence future local dining trends. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Virginia have risen to an average of $4.31 per gallon as of this week, up 2.1 cents from last week and 41.7 cents higher than a month ago — drivers paid $1.35 less per gallon a year ago; diesel prices dipped half a cent. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia DMV and State Police are promoting the ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign through May 31 to remind everyone to buckle up as busy Memorial Day travel approaches. Officials warn that increased enforcement and nighttime patrols (under the Christopher King Law) aim to reduce crash injuries and fatalities. New River Valley News
- ➤ Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport is marking 20 years of Allegiant’s service by hosting a Facebook contest that offers two $250 flight vouchers for travel from ROA. Since May 2006, the airline has served over 1.1 million passengers. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A community health center in the New River Valley is set to expand its services with plans to add new facility space to help more residents. The project will begin soon and aims to boost access to care. WDBJ7
- ➤ YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge is promoting a summer water safety program for families; the center will offer classes (covering pool and lake tips) at local branches starting this season. WDBJ7
- ➤ Local community health centers will introduce new service updates to improve care for residents in Blacksburg. Officials said the initiative will offer enhanced access to essential health services later this week. WDBJ7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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