Good morning, Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg’s Summer Arts Festival featured the Roanoke-based Domino Band on Friday, June 5 at Henderson Lawn — offering a free concert of classic R&B, Soul, and Old-School Funk for local music fans.

Humble Hustle R&B Festival will return to Elmwood Park soon (featuring local and regional talent) to offer families and music fans a lively day of R&B.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum is featuring a first-of-its-kind D-Day exhibit that connects local history with the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy invasion.

The exhibit is open now, offering visitors a chance to learn about Virginia’s role in this historic moment + its enduring legacy.

As the drought continues, local experts advise homeowners to water lawns early in the morning and saturate the soil to 1.5-2 inches deep while raising mower blades to 3-4 inches to reduce grass stress.

Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority now accepts #5 PP containers, clam shell containers, gable-top cartons, and aseptic cartons for curbside recycling in Blacksburg.

Residents should ensure items are empty and clean before placing them in either the green or single-stream bins.

Blacksburg Soccer remained undefeated as they clinched the regional championship in a recent game.

The Hometown Sports Huddle also reported that a local football legend was honored with the Dana Palmer Scholarship and VT received a $75 million donation, marking a busy period for local sports.

Nike Softball Camp at Virginia Tech

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Tech Softball Park — $444 — Elevate your softball skills with professional coaching from Virginia Tech's Head Coach Pete D'Amour and his staff at a top-notch training facility.