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Good morning to you Blacksburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new solar panels could save Blacksburg Transit millions
  • How did Blacksburg fare in its rivalry volleyball showdown?
  • How a Blacksburg vertiport helped make drone aviation history

Also on today's calendar: Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Friday: Very warm with sun and clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blacksburg Transit facility gets nearly 1,500 solar panels at no upfront cost (wsls.com) — Blacksburg Transit's main facility is getting nearly 1,500 solar panels with no upfront cost to taxpayers, immediately cutting its power rate and potentially saving the town millions over coming decades. The system should cover current energy needs, support the growing electric bus fleet, and be installed by Halloween, with operations expected by year's end.
   

• North Cross, Hidden Valley among Tuesday night volleyball winners (wsls.com) — Blacksburg volleyball fans saw their team fall 3–0 to rival Christiansburg in a tight New River Valley matchup, capped by a 28–26 final set. The game was part of a busy Tuesday night of high school volleyball across Southwest Virginia, with several other regional teams also in action.
   

• Textron Systems' Aerosonde UAS Completes First Vertiport Flights (aero-news.net) — A Virginia Tech–linked test in Blacksburg just helped make aviation history, with Textron's Aerosonde drone flying between vertiports in Blacksburg and Blackstone through commercial airspace. The long-range demonstration supports Virginia's Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program, positioning the region as a key testing ground for future uncrewed aircraft operations and potential commercial applications.
   

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    I am looking for a reputable company that can mount a TV. Thank you so much for any recommendations. (Nextdoor Mountain View)
  • Valet Living posted a job opening for Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Blacksburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

  • USDA Approves Emergency Conservation Assistance for Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties (pcpatriot.com)
  • Hagan Continues to Roll in TSR Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car with Win at Rockingham to Extend NHRA Points Lead, Pruett Advances to Top Fuel Quarterfinals (imprintent.org)
  • Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 28, 2026 (wsls.com)

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Ok Blacksburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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