Good morning, Blacksburg.

Local veteran Joseph Collins leads a personal tour for this month’s Hometown Veterans series at the WWII Museum of the NRV—located in Blacksburg—that preserves stories of the Greatest Generation.

The museum will host a 1940’s Swing Dance Night on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Governor Spanberger announced a $2.4 million investment in biomedical innovation today through Virginia Catalyst, funding three start-ups in breakthrough projects with local universities including Virginia Tech.

The grants are expected to spur product development and create jobs.

AAA reported that as of Thursday, Jul.

30 drivers in our region paid an average of $3.95 per gallon for regular gas (premium reached about $4.83 and diesel $5.30), compared to $2.91 a year ago in areas including Blacksburg.

Local schools unveiled book vending machines on Jul.

30 to give students 24/7 access to a variety of books at campus locations, and the initiative aims to boost literacy within the community.

APCo will perform a hydroelectric test at Claytor Dam soon to check its power and safety — officials say the test is part of routine maintenance.

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.