Good morning, Blacksburg.

Montgomery County Schools expanded several administrative roles to consolidate responsibilities and save costs, while Blacksburg officials plan to improve downtown parking by winter.

The Montgomery Museum of Art & History will host Heritage Day Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4 East Main St.

Gilbert's Restaurant received a historic marker today to honor its longtime role as a cherished local landmark (the marker celebrates decades of service in town), with community officials and neighbors attending the ceremony.

Hip hop artist DaBaby is set to perform at the Something in the Mountains Festival in Blacksburg later this week (exact schedule to be confirmed), promising a lively musical event for the community.

In August, as the community marks 500 years since enslaved Africans arrived, author Jeff Bennett gathers local recollections from family reunions and Blacksburg events, including insights from Virginia Tech researcher Dr. Margie Lee.

His work shows how history lives on through family stories (a fading living legacy).

Local sleep specialist Brian Chen advises parents to ease kids into an earlier bedtime schedule before they head back to school, recommending a gradual one-hour shift each week to reach a 10 p.m. bedtime when classes resume.

Parents are encouraged to limit screen time and create calm routines (good sleep hygiene) for better mood and overall health.