Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the new Washington Park pool where children from the West End Center for Youth tested the splash features, lap pool, lazy river — and 14-foot water slide built by National Pools of Roanoke.

The pool opens for public use Saturday at 11 a.m. with admission at $3 for those 16 and older, $2 for children ages 5 to 15 and free for kids under four.

A local non-profit agency leader said Roanoke is at a tipping point amid funding uncertainty—urging community members to step up after releasing a memo last week.

An apartment fire in Roanoke on June 9 displaced residents + killed a pet cat, and local authorities are investigating the cause + reviewing safety measures in the building.

Appalachian Power launched a storm preparedness video series today, posting three short clips on social media titled 'Before the Storm + During the Storm + After the Storm' to help customers get ready for severe weather.

The company said the videos offer simple safety tips for its 1.1 million customers in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee.

Gas prices in Roanoke dropped by 2.4 cents per gallon today to average $2.86, according to GasBuddy.

They are 38.2 cents lower than a year ago—ranging from $2.59 to $3.16 per gallon.

The Library of Virginia will bring its LVA On the Go mobile van to the Williamson Road Branch at 3837 Williamson Road on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—offering residents a chance to register for library accounts and explore historical research resources.

Today the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office launches its Summer Transparency Tour to let residents meet staff and learn about its operations—tomorrow’s meeting will be at the Raleigh Court Library in the Community Room from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the tour will continue every Tuesday through September 30th.

Roanoke pediatricians say parents should schedule well visits to get key vaccines before next school year starts so school forms and catch-up shots in August do not delay entry for young students (this is especially urgent amid recent measles cases).

The doctors also note that these appointments check overall health such as activity levels and dental care.

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.

Ledbetters & Superunknown

6-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell by The Ledbetters and Superunknown.

WDBJ7's Star City Slide

10 AM – 10 PM on June 28 & 12 PM – 8 PM on June 29 — 2nd Street Bridge in Downtown Roanoke — $35 for adults, $10 for children 4-12 — Experience a thrilling ride down the slide with stunning city views.