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In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can question Blacksburg Town Council candidates.
  • Where Blacksburg drivers found the cheapest E15 gas this month
  • How much more are Blacksburg drivers paying at the pump today?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Candidate Forums (nrvnews.com) — Blacksburg voters can hear directly from Town Council candidates Joel Goodhart and Leslie Harwood at a public forum on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. Additional forums will spotlight Montgomery County sheriff and commonwealth's attorney candidates, with early voting already underway and Election Day set for November 3, giving residents multiple chances to get informed.
   

2. E15 gas cost the same per gallon at 2 stations in Montgomery County during week ending Sept. 19 (newrivervalleytimes.com) — E15 gas in both Blacksburg and Christiansburg recently hit a low of $3.89 per gallon, matching the cheapest price reported in Montgomery County. The article explains how these local prices compare with Virginia's average and outlines broader global factors driving fuel costs this year.
   

3. Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 28, 2026 (wsls.com) — Drivers in Blacksburg are now paying about $4.30 per gallon for regular gas, with diesel around $6.32, according to AAA. The piece compares prices across the New River Valley and Roanoke, and points readers to GasBuddy for finding the cheapest nearby stations.
   

4. Norfolk State wins four weekly MEAC football awards (pilotonline.com) — Virginia Tech men's soccer took a 3-0 home loss to SMU in Blacksburg, one of several college sports results involving Virginia teams. The roundup highlights standout performances and weekly awards for athletes from Norfolk State, CNU, JMU, UVA, Liberty, and others, plus upcoming football TV times that Hokies fans may want to note.
   

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  • Virginia Tech University posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Server in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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