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Also on today's calendar: Back to School Student Event @ Xfinity Christiansburg and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Anti-Progesterone Activity Detected In Austin Tap Water And Two Other Cities (dallasexpress.com) — Blacksburg's drinking water was one of three U.S. systems tested in a new study that found measurable anti-progesterone activity in tap and surface water. Researchers stress the results don't prove residents are drinking mifepristone or facing known health risks, but they say more targeted testing around Blacksburg and elsewhere is needed to identify the exact compounds and their sources.
• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - August 20, 2026 (wsls.com) — Blacksburg drivers are now paying about $3.83 for a gallon of regular gas, slightly higher than nearby Roanoke and Lynchburg as prices climb across Virginia. AAA reports statewide averages have jumped nearly 10 cents in a day, with premium and diesel even higher. The piece also points you to GasBuddy if you're hunting for the cheapest local fill-up.
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