Good morning, Blacksburg.

Virginia Cooperative Extension supports cut flower growers with on-farm consultations, research-based education, and grower networks to help overcome production challenges and build profitable businesses.

The effort uses resources from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University to strengthen our agricultural community.

LewisGale opened its new clinical simulation center (providing hands-on training for health professionals) on Jul.

8 at its Blacksburg campus to boost patient care skills.

Virginia approved a $150 million health insurance program to lower monthly premiums for about 200,000 people who lost coverage after federal subsidies ended, and the new state aid will appear with federal help when open enrollment begins Nov.

1 (for incomes between 138% and 250% FPL).

LewisGale Regional Health System opened a multi-million-dollar nurse training center today to serve over 900 nurses each year in rural communities surrounding Blacksburg — the facility uses simulation mannequins to address staffing shortages and improve local healthcare.

A mobile veterinary service now offers pet palliative care, hospice, and in-home euthanasia in Blacksburg.

It helps owners provide compassionate end-of-life care to their animals – further details on availability will be shared soon.

Two years after a major renovation, the Moyer Sports Complex is primed to host local sports events and community activities.

A local official noted (citing Salem’s proven standards) that the upgraded facility will bring enhanced amenities for residents.

Muck Around & Find Stout Tour

Aug 8-9 — The Milk Parlor — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic mix of folk-rock with Irish and Gypsy influences from The Muckers.