Good morning, Blacksburg.

WSLS 10 will launch The 540, a digital-first unscripted show — celebrating local voices — in September.

Hosted by Rachel Lucas, the program will stream online and on TV at 4 p.m. and invite viewers to join community conversations.

Our Lady of Nazareth Giving Garden provides local residents with fresh produce & food support through a community-led initiative at the church grounds.

The food source is available today for those in need.

Montgomery Museum is finalizing plans for Heritage Day 2026 to showcase local exhibits celebrating heritage + community ties.

The event will be held later this year and offers engaging activities for visitors.

Cube Fest 2026 offers free immersive audio events (with select sessions requiring registration) from Friday, Aug.

21 to Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech where artists blend poetry, music and innovative sound installations in the Cube.

YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge will launch its after-school care program as the new school year begins.

The program will offer fun activities and homework help for local students at its center — supporting families after classes.

Local educators and officials at Virginia Tech say extracurricular activities help students build belonging — families facing cost barriers are urged to seek help.

Local school districts offer resources to assist with fees so every student can take part.

Drivers now have more room to accelerate onto I-81 as two ramp extensions opened today—950 feet at the southbound 94 ramp in Pulaski and 2,000 feet at the northbound 105 ramp in Radford with a rock drape to enhance safety.

Construction continues on an extension from Route 11 at exit 162 in Botetourt that will finish in late 2026.

A Southwest Virginia school is launching a program to improve access to healthcare in rural areas.

The school’s new effort will work with local clinics to provide more services to residents, expanding care over the coming months.

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood crisis this summer as donations drop for a fourth year while some Virginia donor sites see better turnout with a $20 Amazon Gift Card incentive+; the organization still needs blood and platelets and urges appointments.