Good morning, Blacksburg.

Students for Justice in Palestine is hosting a thrift pop-up on Sept.

25 from 12 to 6 p.m. to collect clothing, household items, decor, and electronics for Gaza relief efforts—co-president Layan Masri said the club aims to build on last year’s $17,000 success.

The Town of Blacksburg and Downtown Blacksburg launch a new retail incubator at 414 N.

Main St. to help small retailers test their ideas before committing to full leases—today a ceremony is held at 10 a.m.

Our Daily Bread Bistro closed its Downtown Roanoke and Vinton locations on Saturday — offering current employees positions at its open Brambleton site.

The decision follows an earlier closure in Salem in August — and now the bistro operates in Blacksburg and Cave Spring.

Montgomery County supervisors will meet today at 7:15 p.m. at the county government center in Christiansburg to consider changes to planning and zoning fees and to approve the final plat for phase three of the Walnut Creek subdivision—additionally, they will review scheduling a public hearing on fee changes for Oct. 27 and appropriating funds for the school system and county radio cache maintenance.

For National Recovery Month, the Virginia Tech Recovery Community and Hokie Wellness hosted a free naloxone training outside Payne Hall on Sept.

19 from 1 to 4 p.m., teaching students how to safely use Narcan on a manikin—each participant received a dose of the prepared medication after earning REVIVE certification.

Hokie fans in Blacksburg are backing the team as it adjusts to recent coaching changes—supporters trust that new leadership will guide the program forward.

Local fans remain optimistic about the team’s future direction.

Virginia Tech will soon hire a new football coach who will face the challenge of building a winning team and boosting the program’s profile ahead of potential changes in the ACC that may take effect in 2030.

The coach must balance on-field success with business strategies to make Virginia Tech more attractive to future conference members—an effort that could secure the team’s long-term standing.

Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

6:00 PM — Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center — Registration fee applies — Lace up for a scenic run through beautiful Blacksburg with the Hokies.

Salsa Under The Stars

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — $12 at the door — Dance the night away with salsa lessons and vibrant Latin music.