🌱 Funds Received For Opioid Prevention + GiveLocalNRV Starts Today

Hey, Blacksburg. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 80 Low: 57.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Blacksburg:

1. Montgomery County receives $3.3 million for opioid prevention and outreach programs approved by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. The funding proposal was created by the New River Valley Regional Commission. The grant will fund an "ecosystem of recovery" program focusing on various aspects of recovery, including transportation, housing, treatments, and community education. (WFXR)
2. The Montgomery Museum of Art and History, in nearby Christiansburg, aims to raise $40,000 for its 40th anniversary during GiveLocalNRV Day, which runs today (Jun. 28) from noon until noon on Jun. 29. The museum will host an open house party today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funding will go towards a children's corner, arts expansion and a new education lab. For those that wish to donate click here. (WDBJ 7)
3. Uland Stevenson is the suspect accused of stealing a Floyd County ambulance near Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in nearby Christiansburg on Sunday. Stevenson has been charged with a felony of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. (WSLS 10)

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Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Wednesday, June 28

• Blacksburg Farmers Market At Downtown Blacksburg (2:00 PM)
• Market Square Jam At Market Square Park (7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• ¡Tumbao! LIVE At The Milk Parlor (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, the Summer Arts Festival kicked off Friday and Downtown Blacksburg posted a full schedule of summer fun for the public to enjoy! (Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. via Facebook)
• Public Service Announcement! Blacksburg Transit is hiring with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. You can learn more here. (Blacksburg Transit via Facebook)
• The parking lot for the Huckleberry Trail Fire Station 2 will be closed today (Jun. 28). Trail use in the area near the Fire Station will not be affected during this closure. The parking lot will reopen on Thursday, Jun. 29. For more information, click here. Also, testing at the Advanced Propulsion and Power Lab located at 1670 Innovation Drive will be done today (Jun. 28) from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A rig will be run multiple times during that time and will produce a "venting-like" noise for 10 minutes per run. (Town of Blacksburg Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.