Good morning, Blacksburg.

After Virginia Tech’s win against VMI Saturday night, downtown Blacksburg welcomed a wave of shoppers and diners, boosting business in local stores and restaurants.

Business owners expect the win to keep fueling the local economy and may draw national attention if ESPN’s College GameDay visits later.

The Henry Street Festival returns with a Family Reunion theme that spotlights local traditions and community ties.

The event will take place soon on Henry Street, inviting families to enjoy music, food, and activities.

Virginia Tech's New Music and Technology Festival runs Sept.

14 to 19 and features immersive displays like interactive animatronics and XR at The Cube (Center for the Arts) with free admission and required parking permits.

The WWII Museum of the NRV now opens in Blacksburg to bring history to life with exhibits featuring authentic artifacts and personal stories from World War II.

Local visitors are invited to explore the museum and connect with the area's historical legacy.

Gas prices in Virginia have risen to $3.96 per gallon for regular gas—an increase of 10 cents from last week—with local surveys showing prices range from $3.59 to $4.09, reflecting ongoing changes in fuel costs in the area.

An outside consultant reported that Montgomery County Public Schools overspent its fiscal year 2025-26 budget by over $4 million due to operating practices, not missing funds.

School officials plan to strengthen monitoring and restructure the finance department while a full audit is set to begin in the coming weeks.

Montgomery County leaders secured $8.624M for repairs in 2026 to 2027 after inspections found peeling paint and crumbling steps in Blacksburg schools + voters in localities will decide on a one percent sales tax in November to fund further improvements.

Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Eastern Montgomery Elementary School yesterday — a local educational hub — to meet with students and staff, underscoring her support for local schools.

Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley is building 11 affordable townhomes off Airport Road; framing and roofing have been completed on the first unit, with the next phase starting this week.

The project will finish in March and offers homes at $250K for local workers (teachers, doctors, police).

Christiansburg volleyball remained unbeaten after defeating Abingdon 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept.

8. Morgan Newhouse led with 10 kills as the team recorded 39 kills, 10 blocks, and 66 digs in the win.

Local Blacksburg High School won a close 16-14 game over James River last week as Ethan Lowdermilk's 28 yard field goal with 8:50 remaining sealed their unbeaten record, while Radford defeated Giles 48-0.

Blacksburg High is also seeking track and soccer coaches (applications underway).