Good morning, Roanoke.

The Roanoke Diversity Center and Blue Ridge Pride Sports will host the 5th Annual Pride Month Rainbow Run—offering both 5 and 10 k race options—and the colorful event will take place on Roanoke’s greenway this month.

On June 3, Roanoke PD responded at 10:17 p.m. to reports of shots fired and found a car struck by gunfire—no one was hurt as the investigation continues.

Roanoke Public Libraries will host the 2025 Ride & Read Festival at Williamson Road Brand Library on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where 20 vehicles will be available for children to explore with free food and books—this interactive touch-a-truck event will offer local families a fun learning experience.

Carilion Clinic said it will not renew its nursing contracts with Roanoke City Public Schools + ending a long partnership to focus on pediatric services.

The clinic provided a six-month transition period for RCPS to hire its own nurses and will continue to support student clinics at Patrick Henry High School, William Fleming High School, and the LIFT Center at Fallon Park Elementary.

Many locals are choosing to drink less or not at all as social events increase, and Dr. Snyder from Cleveland Clinic said that bringing a nonalcoholic beverage can help ease peer pressure—inviting a friend who is also not drinking can offer extra support.

Researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke received $2.75 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how the brain’s fullness signals are overridden and lead to overeating—using electrodes on subjects to record brain activity with results expected in 3 to 4 years.

Local health experts advise using sun protection and staying alert for ticks as summer nears in the Roanoke Valley.

Doctors recommend applying sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapplying every 2–4 hours, while also checking for ticks that can carry diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week is underway until June 8 and local eateries are offering special meal deals, with Gusto’s Pizza serving a three course dinner for $20 and Pok-E-Joe’s BBQ offering an appetizer, main dish and dessert for $40—residents can try new flavors during this food event.

Roanoke’s Riverdale District hosted the second Urban Assault Race on Wednesday when nearly 200 cyclists rode a 2.5 mile course that used roads, gravel, trails and indoor industrial spaces; food trucks, face painting and live acts entertained spectators + proceeds went to local groups aiding fire recovery.

Nate Bargatze Concert in Roanoke

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Cost info not provided — Experience live comedy from one of today's funniest stand-up talents.

Rick Springfield Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Elmwood Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of classic rock with the legendary Rick Springfield.

Kash'd Out Concert

6-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Cost information not specified — Enjoy a vibrant evening with the reggae/rock sounds of Kash'd Out straight from Orlando, FL.

Queens of Soul

8 PM — Salem Civic Center — Ticket information available — Experience a celebration of soul with powerful opera performances from talented artists.

Eaglemania - Tribute to The Eagles Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Kids 12 and under free — Experience the world's greatest Eagles tribute with stunning harmonies and classic hits.

Jackson Dean Live in Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Cost info unavailable — Experience the old school, gritty style of returning Maryland native Jackson Dean.

Chayce Beckham Live Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant concert from American Idol winner Chayce Beckham as part of the Northwest ACE Summer Concert Series.

Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair

10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Wasena Park — Free entry — Discover how to repair broken items and reduce waste at this engaging community fair.

Kairos Youth Faith Event

Sunday evening - Friday noon — Roanoke College — $350 — A week-long faith-sharing event designed for youth to engage in community, worship, and personal grace.

Artistic Encounters: Meet the Artist

4-7 p.m. — Blue Ridge PBS — Fundraiser event — Enjoy art, live music, and support local PBS initiatives while exploring new creativity.