Good morning, Blacksburg.

Today, the produce bus delivers fresh vegetables to Hank’s Drive-in in Fairlawn while on Friday it will reach the ABC store on Main Street in Radford; the bus is operated by Cullip Station Farm (which converted it into a mobile roadside stand) to offer fresh, local produce.

During Welcoming Week, organizers invite residents to share personal stories of connection for display at the YMCA at Virginia Tech Community Gallery.

Stories (500-1,000 words) may be submitted in any language by August 11 via email.

After a car crash, a local woman is urging community leaders to boost truck safety measures on busy roads.

She plans to meet with local officials later this week to discuss ideas for safer travel.

The Montgomery Museum of Art & History invites the community to celebrate Heritage Day Festival: 250 Years of Community & Food on Aug.

15 in downtown Christiansburg. The free event will feature live Appalachian music, historical displays, local artisans, and family-friendly activities that honor local traditions.

Sinkland Farms is preparing its annual corn maze (a local favorite attraction) for the Pumpkin Festival with a 5-acre design featuring six-foot paths and 12 educational stops celebrating America's 250th birthday.

The attraction will open on Sept. 19.

According to AAA, the average price for regular gas was $3.91 per gallon on Aug.

4, up by more than 80 cents from last year. Data from GasBuddy shows similar rises in Blacksburg (as well as Christiansburg and Radford), indicating higher fuel costs in the area.

Families attended the annual back-to-school celebration on Aug.

4 — held at a local community center — where fun activities helped children adjust smoothly to new school routines.

Demolition is underway today at the Walker Foundry site as part of a larger revitalization project in Blacksburg.

City officials say the work is expected to spur new community developments.

Virginia Tech athletics announced contract extensions for coaches while two associate athletic directors were let go from the department — job searches now begin for Brad Wurthman and Bridget McSorley.

Mike Young, Megan Duffy, Mike Brinzendine, Pete D’Amour, and Sergi López Miró secured new contracts.

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.