Good morning, Roanoke.

The Salvation Army of Roanoke’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign collected only $98,000 of its $135,000 goal—leaving a $37,000 shortfall for local programs.

Captain Duane Burleigh and Tesa Price explained that fewer donors carried cash during the drive.

Mill Mountain Zoo welcomed two red fox sisters — Noodle and Lilly — who were born and raised in captivity and now join longtime resident Mia at the zoo.

Zoo officials said the foxes will remain at the park as they cannot be released into the wild.

The Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will move to a new 16-acre facility in Norwich — a site that will give the chapter a permanent home and better restoration capabilities for its historic railroad collection — after nearly 45 years at its previous location. The chapter is partnering with Norfolk Southern and launching a capital fundraising campaign as it gets ready for the relocation.

Roanoke FireEMS responded at 12:48 p.m. to a fire on Dale Avenue SE that showed heavy basement flames and displaced two adults and a dog—no injuries were reported—and are investigating the cause.

Police arrested a man for an alleged attack on a Roanoke teen—authorities say the incident occurred recently.

Valley Metro began using its first electric buses in the Roanoke Valley on March 25 at 10:30 a.m. The agency is testing the new buses to cut pollution and lower costs and will add them to regular service in the coming weeks.

Roanoke County proposed a $270 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that lowers the real estate tax rate from $1.04 to $1.03 per $100 assessed value and increases pay for county employees with a 2% cost of living raise for non–public safety staff and step raises for public safety workers. The board will vote on the plan May 27 and officials may revisit pay increases later if revenues improve.

Star Quilters Guild 2025 Quilt Show

1 PM — Read Mountain Preserve — Free entry — Discover stunning quilts and community creativity at this annual showcase.

Warrior Women's Conference 2025

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Salem Civic Center — Check website for costs — Experience powerful testimonies and discussions on spiritual leadership from dynamic women.

Virtual Tour at Clearview Apartments

9 AM - 7 PM | Clearview Apartments | Free entry | Explore the best in senior living with nutritious meals and engaging activities.

Tribute to John Prine by Tree of Forgiveness Band

6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legendary songs of John Prine performed by an all-star lineup of North Carolina musicians.

Carmina Burana: O Fortuna

8 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful choral music of Carmina Burana under the direction of renowned conductor David Stewart Wiley.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Jefferson Center — $6 box office fee — Experience an electrifying night of pop, soul, and blues-rock with Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band.

Reflections on Water: Art, Music & Science Evening

7-9 p.m. — Taubman Museum of Art — Free entry — Dive into an interdisciplinary evening blending local art, music, and community reflections on water.

Ripe Concert in Roanoke

6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket information available — Experience indie pop grooves and anthems for better days ahead with Ripe's live performance.

Of Good Nature Concert in Roanoke

6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check venue for cost — Experience vibrant tunes and heartfelt grooves from Of Good Nature and opener Cam Clark.

Views and Brews E-Bike Tour

2-5 p.m. — Roanoke Mountain Adventures — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a scenic 11-mile e-bike tour through Roanoke’s beautiful Blue Ridge vistas and local brews.