Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke is offering public cooling centers this summer at local churches and six public library branches.

They will provide air conditioning and drinking water for residents when temperatures rise.

ABC13 staff won awards (best morning newscast, station promotion for George Flickinger’s Winter Weather Outlook, and investigative reporting for Alexia Stanbridge’s Social Services coverage) at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters’ summer convention on Friday night.

After a tent collapsed Friday night during EastLake Community Church's anniversary celebration, killing one man and injuring over 20 people, the church held a Hope and Healing Service at its Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake campuses on Sunday and will offer counseling services in the coming days.

Grandin Theatre is digging an underground dressing room and restroom area next to its new green room, which will include a washer & dryer, ADA compliant shower and lift for equipment — the $535,000 project is set to finish by October without delaying shows.

After 80 years, a batteau sits beside Ingles Tavern on the New River + reviving a piece of local river history for everyone to see.

Roanoke Chamber leaders support the proposed MVP Boost project, which will build a compressor station on MVP’s existing pipeline in eastern Montgomery County to boost affordable natural gas for local industries and residents.

The project will enhance energy security and foster regional growth.

More than 40 middle school students learn to fly drones at Virginia Tech's Imagination Drone Camp this week, where they build drones and can earn an FAA certificate (TRUST) at the Center for Engineering Excellence and Discovery; the camp runs until Friday.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 16-18 — Performance Sportsplex — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your game with intense ball handling, shooting, and decision-making drills.

Leonard Blush and the Camelcals Live Performance

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Check the venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a vibrant rock and roll performance by Leonard Blush and the Camelcals, hailing from Virginia.

Josh Turner Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth baritone of Josh Turner and his timeless hits live on stage.

Allen Stone Live in Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — The Exchange — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying soulful sounds of Allen Stone in Roanoke’s premier music venue.

PWR Poetry Jam featuring Taye the Truth

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Free entry — Experience an evening filled with expressive poetry and music from local artists in Roanoke.

Dinner in the Dark 2026

6-9:30 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Supportive event — Experience a unique dining event aimed at raising awareness for the Deaf/Blind community.

2026 Miss Virginia - Thursday Preliminary Competition

June 25th — Berglund Center — Scholarships over $80,000 at stake — Witness the competition as talented young ladies vie for the crowns of Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia’s Teen.

Nether Hour Concert

8-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets available — Experience the Texas Blues Rockers Nether Hour bringing their unique sound to Roanoke's vibrant music scene.

Kristy Cox Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $20 General Admission (+fees) — Experience the electrifying blend of bluegrass, country, and Americana from the 'Queen of Bluegrass'.

The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty Tribute

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Dr. Pepper Park — Cost info not specified — Celebrate the music of Tom Petty with a tribute band from his home state of Florida.