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🌱 How cheap is gas today at Galax’s East Stuart Drive Sheetz?

Galax, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Galax! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How cheap is gas today at Galax’s East Stuart Drive Sheetz?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 14, 2026 (wsls.com) — Drivers in Galax can currently find one of Virginia’s cheaper fill-up options at the Sheetz on East Stuart Drive, where regular gas is listed at $3.16 a gallon. The report also compares average prices across Virginia and highlights other low-cost stations in nearby cities for anyone traveling around the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have questions about the 20 land bridges, 2 tunnels, and 3 marine trestles under construction between Norfolk and Hampton?
    Or do you know a student with questions about engineering, transportation, or other STEM careers? Meet VDOT project staff at the next Welcome Center… (Nextdoor )
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Galax. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

  • Alicia Ann Corvin Wilson (pcpatriot.com)
  • Wytheville man arrested in NC on felony prescription drug theft charges (wdbj7.com)
  • From potato chips to serial killers: Author shares stories of Route 11 (nvdaily.com)

Pulaski

  • Amherst County, Town of Pulaski among Virginia localities looking to add a Rosie's Gaming Emporium location (wfxrtv.com)
  • Muriel Marie Cregger (pcpatriot.com)

Ok Galax! 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: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Galax

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