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🌱 How many Flock cameras are quietly tracking plates around Christiansburg today?
Christiansburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Christiansburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
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- How many Flock cameras are quietly tracking plates around Christiansburg today?
Also on today's calendar: Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival Weekends August 1–14, 2026 — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flock cameras exist throughout the NRV (montcova.com) — Christiansburg police now operate six Flock license-plate cameras under a recently renewed contract, using them to investigate crimes and locate missing people while defending the system’s safeguards. The article compares Christiansburg’s approach with Blacksburg, Montgomery County, and Radford, and details an ongoing statewide debate over privacy, data retention, and whether a future sheriff might scale back or end the technology. 
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Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival Weekday Evenings August 1–14, 2026 — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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All County Opening - BHS
Harding Avenue Elementary School Christiansburg, VA 24073
8:30 am -
MC 2026 Ambassador Meeting
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
11:00 am -
MC Ribbon Cutting: Langley Media →
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 1143 E Main St, Radford, VA
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Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival Weekends August 1–14, 2026 — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
12:00 pm -
MC Ribbon Cutting: Able Life Solution →
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St, Christiansburg, VA
12:00 pm -
MC Membership 101 - August 2026
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St NE, Ste B, Christiansburg, VA
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Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival Weekday Evenings August 1–14, 2026 — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CPMT Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
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Picnic & Playtime →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W Main St., Radford
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EDA Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar, City Council Chambers, Radford
12:00 pm -
Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle →
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
2:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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- Window Tinting & Detailing – Call or text (540) 392-4042 for an estimate and current appointment availability.
This repeat customer brought in his Mustang for the highest level of protection and performance we offer. We installed Hitek Ceramic IR window film,… (Nextdoor Craig Mountain) - With Business Posts, businesses can post to the neighborhood newsfeed to share updates, crowdsource for requests and feedback, and draw in new customers.
Neighbors can react and reply to posts to engage 1:1 with the business. Only local businesses are allowed to post into the newsfeed. National brands… (Nextdoor Diamond Hills II)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Back Country Store posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandise Processor in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Rotary Club presents 2026 Professional Leadership Award (montcova.com)
- TriState Health Welcomes New Provider, Caroline Rolofson, DO, to TriState Obstetrics & Gynecology (bigcountrynewsconnection.com)
- The Seasons We Share (bocamag.com)
Radford
- Radford City Schools launches new screen time initiative 'Powered by Purpose' (wdbj7.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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