Good morning, Blacksburg.

Eagle Rock Charge has run its free clothing closet for 20 years — it grew from a single closet to several rooms and a storage shed.

The program opens four months a year — August, November, February, May — with volunteers sorting donations for those in need.

Education experts advise local high school juniors to begin college prep by taking practice tests and visiting counselors.

With regular SAT registration due on Aug. 7 and late registration on Aug. 11 (test scheduled on Aug. 22), they can start exploring college options to boost their applications.

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline now offer free enrollment for the new school year, giving local families a chance to register for upcoming activities.

Details about registration are available at local offices (or online).

Virginia law now requires all K-12 public schools to ban cell phones from the first bell until the last bell & school officials say high school students will take a few weeks to adjust while advising parents to call the office for urgent messages.

Scientists warn that a strong El Niño is developing and may peak later this year with an 81% chance of warm ocean temperatures — among the strongest on record.

It could bring wetter weather to the area and raise flash flood risks, though its exact impact remains uncertain.

A new Virginia law allows certified home bakers to sell online, over the phone, and ship their products across the state, boosting opportunities for local business owners.

Home kitchens must continue to meet all state food safety and labeling rules.

USDA designated several localities in Virginia’s Ninth District as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, including Bland, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke and Russell counties along with others for drought relief.

Congressman Morgan Griffith said more aid will soon help local farmers manage severe weather.

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.