Hi there, Christiansburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How $4 million in projects will reshape key Christiansburg streets
- How do Christiansburg gas prices stack up against the rest of Virginia?
Also on today's calendar: Saturday Morning Tai Chi and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New River Valley Field Notes: Downtown Pulaski gets a new feature (cardinalnews.org) — Christiansburg residents can expect major drainage and sidewalk upgrades after Town Council approved over $4 million in construction contracts for College Street and Roanoke Street, mostly funded by state grants. The column also highlights a new history-themed mural in downtown Pulaski and Fairlawn's push for its own ZIP code, but the most immediate impact locally is safer streets and better flood protection in Christiansburg.
• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - August 17, 2026 (wsls.com) — Drivers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area are paying about $3.80 per gallon for regular gas, slightly above the statewide average of $3.76. Premium and diesel are even higher, so locals may want to compare stations or use tools like GasBuddy as prices remain elevated compared with last year.
📸 Around Christiansburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Christiansburg
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★ Featured events ★
Wednesday August 19 - Pick and Paint →
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation, 755 Roanoke St #1E, Christiansburg
1:00 pm
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Other local events
Wednesday August 19 - Town Council Work Session (standing) →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
6:30 pm Thursday August 20 - MC 2026 LNRV
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073 - RetirePath Virginia: The Commonwealths Auto-IRA Program
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Virtual
12:00 pm - Chicken Salad Chick Night
Christiansburg Elementary School Christiansburg, VA 24073
4:00 pm Saturday August 22 - Saturday Morning Tai Chi →
Proclamation Theatre & Great Road Films, 400 College St, Christiansburg
9:30 am Monday August 24 - WiseChoice Healthcare Seminar →
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St. suite B Christiansburg, VA 24073
12:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - MC Eggs & Issues: Federal Reserve Update - August 2026
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Warm Hearth Village 2387 Warm Hearth Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060
8:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday August 18 - Coffee Club for Adults (ages 50+) →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W Main St., Radford
10:00 am - Stitch, String, & Everything →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W Main St., Radford
10:00 am - Children's Yoga →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W Main St., Radford
11:00 am - Building Your Future Workforce: A Practical Guide to Internships
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce QCowork, 105 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
12:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Tu Masters Piano Duo - University of West Florida Newsroom (uwf.edu)
- Rockets sign Sean Pedulla, NBA G League Rookie of the Year, to two-way deal (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Radford
- Radford mom finds relief from food recall anxiety at local farmers markets (wdbj7.com)
- UVA Track and Field: Trevor Dunbar hires Sam Bradley to his new staff (augustafreepress.com)
- Wanda Lee (Cochran Burris) Martin (pcpatriot.com)
Ok Christiansburg! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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