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In today's newsletter:

  • What R-2 zoning means for 1098 Regal Drive neighbors
  • How did Floyd County completely shut down Blacksburg's early-season momentum?
  • How Virginia Tech cadets and Blacksburg firefighters honored 9/11 at dawn

Also on today's calendar: Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Monday: Humid with sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1098 Regal Dr, Blacksburg, VA (redfin.com) — A zoning notice for 1098 Regal Drive explains that this Blacksburg property lies in the R-2 Residential District, which allows only single- and two-family homes plus limited institutional uses. The rules aim to preserve a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood by sharply restricting retail, traffic-heavy businesses, and industrial encroachment.
   

• Floyd County shuts out Blacksburg 42-0 (wsls.com) — Blacksburg High's Bruins saw their early-season momentum halted Friday as Floyd County dominated in a 42-0 shutout, handing them their first loss after a 2-0 start. Despite a key interception that briefly swung momentum, Blacksburg's offense couldn't convert, and Floyd's passing attack steadily pulled away for a decisive regional win.
   

• Virginia Tech cadets and firefighters mark 25 years since 9/11 with stair climb, flag raising (wsls.com) — Before dawn in Blacksburg Tech cadets joined local firefighters for a demanding 9/11 stair climb at Lane Stadium, followed by a flag-raising at Lane Hall. Participants, including members of the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department, emphasized passing the memory and sacrifices of first responders to younger generations through this ongoing annual tradition.
   

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  • Well, I have been living in my van since October of last year, then it broke down mid August and I didn't know what I would do.
    Fortunately, I have wonderful friends, Mark Epperly and Rob Morrow were kind enough to let me stay in their camper until I could figure out… (Nextdoor On Campus VT)
  • There was a post earlier in the week regarding housesitting and pet sitting.
    I spoke with the gentleman several times via text. I found out that this was a scam. It's very scary because some people are very vulnerable. If you… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • Peregrine Hospitality, Inc. posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeping Department in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Feet in the water: Swim and Dive releases 2026-27 schedule (thedaonline.com)
  • Virginia is for Hokie Lovers: A new way to celebrate Virginia Tech and Virginia (vt.edu)
  • A new indoor rec center? Passenger rail in Harrisonburg? (hburgcitizen.com)

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