🌱 Patch AM: Which Blacksburg spots made this Montgomery County must-visit list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Blacksburg spots made this Montgomery County must-visit list?
• How do Blacksburg gas prices stack up against Roanoke and Lynchburg today?

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
• Thursday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Welcome to Montgomery County, Virginia (orlandomagazine.com) — Blacksburg takes center stage in this snapshot of Montgomery County, highlighting downtown spots like New River Art & Fiber and Feather Bone Provisions alongside Virginia Tech's gardens and campus. Locals can rediscover nearby wineries, antique shops in Christiansburg, and unique small businesses that shape the area's character and offer easy weekend outings close to home.
   

• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Oct. 5, 2026 (wsls.com) — Drivers in Blacksburg are paying about $4.12 for regular gas, with mid-grade, premium, and diesel all higher as statewide prices hover just above $4. The report compares New River Valley prices with Roanoke and Lynchburg and points readers to tools like GasBuddy to track the cheapest stations nearby as regional and global factors keep fuel costs volatile.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blacksburg

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Planning Commission Meeting with Work Session to follow. →
  Blacksburg
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Fall Cleanup NW Quadrant →
  Blacksburg VA
• Haunted History Tours 2026 →
  Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg
• Blacksburg Farmers Market →
  Blacksburg VA
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Fall Cleanup NW Quadrant →
  Blacksburg VA
• 16 Squares Walking Tour →
  Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg
  12:00 pm
• Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival →
  Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Friday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival →
  Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Punkin' Chunkin' and Makenzie Phipps Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival →
  Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Punkin' Chunkin' and Lily Comer Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival →
  Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival →
  Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast →
  Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church St SE, Blacksburg
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I thought I'd share the beautiful bathroom remodel done by Nate Smith (704-582-2639), who apprenticed for two years before starting his own company.
  His knowledge, conscientious attention to detail, and hard work were employed here as in all his jobs. What you can't see are the rotted joists and… (Nextdoor Mountain View)

• Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Equipment Set Up Technician in Blacksburg. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

• Medrado wins third title as Penn State closes Virginia Tech Invitational (northcentralpa.com)
• Airport seeks supervisors' help in landing a jet (pcpatriot.com)

Radford

• Bid on Construction of a Consolidated Warehouse Facility at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford Army Ammunition Plant (telecomintel.com)
• Four Blue Ribbons Highlight Generals' IHSA Season Opener at Hollins (generalssports.com)
• 887 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Virginia in 2025 (businessdailynetwork.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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