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🌱 What will Christiansburg’s health center gain from its new medical chief?

Also check out Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival on the Christiansburg Patch calendar

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Good morning Christiansburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Christiansburg's health center gain from its new medical chief?
  • Which sheriff and prosecutor candidates will answer questions tomorrow night?
  • How could rising county property values impact your next tax bill?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thomas named Chief Medical Officer at Community
Health Center of the NRV (radfordnewsjournal.com) — Christiansburg patients at the Community Health Center of the New River Valley will now see their longtime physician, Dr. Megan Cornwell Thomas, step into the role of Chief Medical Officer while continuing clinical care. Her promotion strengthens local access to coordinated, high-quality primary care, backed by years of teaching, leadership, and service across Christiansburg, Dublin, and Pulaski County schools.
   

• Candidate forums set for Montgomery County, Blacksburg (radfordnewsjournal.com) — Christiansburg and Montgomery County voters are invited to candidate forums covering the sheriff's race and the Commonwealth's Attorney contest, starting tomorrow evening at the county Government Center. Another forum will spotlight Blacksburg Town Council hopefuls next week, giving local residents a chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and prepare for early voting and Election Day in November.
   

• Early reassessment numbers show rising property values in Montgomery County (roanoke.com) — Rising property values in Montgomery County, reported from Christiansburg, suggest many local homeowners could see higher assessments when the next countywide reassessment cycle begins in 2027. While details are still emerging, the early numbers confirm a steady climb in sale prices since 2022, which may eventually affect tax bills and real estate decisions for Christiansburg residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Did anyone see the seafoam green Subaru Forester with a blond haired lady blow through the red light in front of Kroger on Franklin around 6:10-6:15 today?
    She almost took out a grey Honda Pilot? If so, can you please message me privately. Thanks! Stay safe out there Christiansburg. (Nextdoor Alleghany Park)
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Virginia Department of Transportation posted a job opening for E2502 - Operator Emergency CDL Wage in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blacksburg

  • Blacksburg Transit facility to get 867-kilowatt solar system (roanoke.com)
  • Volunteer firefighter numbers have declined across the U.S. In Blacksburg, college students help fill the ranks. (cardinalnews.org)
  • Kids have fun at annual Blacksburg Parks and Rec fashion camps (montcova.com)

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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