Good morning, Roanoke.

Work has begun to add 4 miles to the Mill Mountain trail system by the Roanoke Parks Foundation — a nonprofit formed in 2022 to support local parks and outdoor recreation.

Roanoke police are asking for help to identify someone seen holding a victim's leash after five off-leash dogs attacked a man and his dog in the 3600 block of Ferncliff Ave NW on March 30th— the man took minor injuries and his dog required veterinary care.

Roanoke nonprofit No Bounds will host a fish fry on April 16 to raise funds for programs that help students with intellectual disabilities and support a new health and wellness initiative called T.H.R.I.V.E at Gold’s Gym on Airport Road — the event will also help fund plans for a future center.

A former assistant principal at Glen Cove Elementary School was demoted for supporting gay rights and filed a lawsuit against the school system Friday.

A measure in Congress to let new parents vote by proxy was tabled, so state lawmakers are now looking at ways to allow remote voting for parents in office—Virginia Del.

Destiny LeVere Bolling, on maternity leave, said flexible voting options can help lawmakers care for their families while serving.

Runners completed the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon on Saturday—a course known as America’s toughest road race—and many said the event lived up to its reputation.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs were eliminated from the SPHL playoffs after losing by a score of 6 to 2 in Game Three to the Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center.

Carson Gallagher scored the first playoff goal in the first period and Tommy Munichiello scored in the third while Bears goalie Stephen Mundinger stopped 38 of 40 shots.

The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs Performance

Apr 14-15 — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of '69 Love Songs' with a full performance by The Magnetic Fields over two nights.

The Magnetic Fields Live Concert

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket pricing available — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of 69 Love Songs with an unforgettable live performance.

SunSquabi Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — $40 — Experience an electrifying evening with SunSquabi in Roanoke's intimate venue.

Ashes & Arrows Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — The Grandin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating vocals and thoughtful lyrics from this talented musical group.

Spafford Live at 5 Points Music Sanctuary

6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets required — Experience an evening of astonishing improvisational jams with one of the most creative bands on the contemporary jam scene.

Longshot Comic & Toy Show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — $5.00 admission, kids free — Explore comics, toys, collectibles, and enjoy some cosplay fun.

Star City Circlesongs

3:30-5 p.m. — Historic Fishburn Mansion — Free entry — Experience a spontaneous community singing event that invites everyone to express their inner voice.

The Great Gatsby Ballet

7 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of the 1920s in this dazzling ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale.

Amos Lee Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience emotionally raw music with a magical quality from Amos Lee.

CoComelon Live! in Roanoke

6-7:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling live sing-along adventure with CoComelon's JJ and friends on stage.