Good morning, Blacksburg.

LewisGale Montgomery honored a volunteer who has given 55 years of service, celebrating the milestone at a recognition event held at the hospital's volunteer center.

The AM2 Tech Hub was awarded $24.8 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to boost advanced manufacturing workforce development in southwest Virginia.

Funds will equip test beds at Virginia Tech, create a national additive manufacturing credential to train 2,000 workers, and support industry partnerships and innovation grants across the region.

Montgomery County residents can drop off household hazardous waste — electronics, batteries, bulbs, paints, and chemicals — on Nov.

7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; registration is required by calling 540 381 2820 and businesses will not be accepted.

Early voting is underway across Montgomery County for the upcoming election, and local election officials are posting daily turnout updates and where to vote at county registrar offices (including satellite sites in town).

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announced Monday, Oct.

26 an $18 million investment to build Radford ER (11,000 sqft) at Tall Oaks Crossing near Tyler Avenue and Rock Road that will provide 24/7 hospital-level care with 11 treatment bays, CT and X-ray, on-site lab, and about 25 clinical staff.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announced plans to build an $18 million freestanding emergency room called Radford ER at Tall Oaks Crossing near Tyler Avenue and Rock Road that will open in 2028 and offer 24/7 care with 11 treatment bays, CT and X-ray, on-site lab, and a covered ambulance entrance (11,000 sqft).