Good morning, Roanoke.

Two queens were crowned at the Berglund Center in Roanoke Saturday night after days of competition - Miss Virginia Maddie Marchant and Miss Virginia Teen Caedyn Riddle will compete in Miss America and Miss America’s Teen pageants in September.

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest has launched a fundraising campaign asking for matching donations to raise an extra $250,000 by July 31 to support its restoration and events.

The historic site offers tours and hosts regular programs (including an upcoming Independence Day celebration) that showcase Jefferson’s legacy.

Appalachian Power has asked the State Corporation Commission for a rate increase that may raise an average residential bill by about $9.

The company also seeks billing changes to help customers save, and Cardinal News is following the proposal.

Farmers can receive disaster relief funding to cover losses from recent events (officials say the program is designed to support recovery in agricultural communities) and should contact local offices for application details.

Carilion Clinic will soon launch clinical trials featuring targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies to treat brain and urologic cancers in the region — trials that include options for cancer pain, renal cell carcinoma and glioblastoma.

Salem Fire and EMS shared fireworks safety tips for July 4 amid severe drought conditions.

Fire officials urge residents to follow guidelines to lower fire risks—check local updates for any changes in safety instructions.

A Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in the DRC has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, and a Roanoke specialist (Dr. Thomas Kerkering of Carilion Clinic) said that travel restrictions and poor road networks make the spread to Americans very unlikely.

Viviana Hernández-Castañón, a postdoctoral associate at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has received a two-year, $150,000 fellowship to study dystonia using minimally invasive EEG testing & machine learning to identify early brain biomarkers for improved diagnosis and treatment.

As temperatures climb this summer, Dr. Bryan Baskin (emergency physician at Cleveland Clinic) advises Roanoke residents to drink water and eat fruits with high water content to prevent dehydration.

He warns that early symptoms such as headache and dark urine require prompt attention, especially for children and older adults.

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.

Delta Dental Party in Elmwood

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — $10 admission, kids free — Enjoy a lively evening of beach bands and family-friendly activities in a vibrant park atmosphere.

Luke Schneider Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $12 ADV/$15 DOS — Experience the celestial sounds of Nashville's ambient pedal-steel artist.

Pilates in the Park

8:00 – 8:45 AM — Wasena Park — Free entry — Start your day with refreshing Pilates moves and community connection in the park.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Concert

10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Kids 12 and under free — Experience a day of music with Aaron Lewis in the Northwest ACE Summer Concert Series.

Billy Strings Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Berglund Center — Mobile delivery tickets only — Enjoy an evening of exceptional bluegrass music with no opener.

Cooper Alan Concert

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Dr. Pepper Park — Free for kids 12 & under with an adult — Experience the creative sounds of rising country star Cooper Alan at the Northwest Ace Summer Concert Series.

Umphrey's McGee Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Exchange — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-blurring grooves of Umphrey's McGee at Roanoke's premier music venue.

An Evening with Webb Wilder

8-9:30 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $15 ADV | $20 Day of Show — Experience Americana Rock and Roll with Roots Rock Royalty Webb Wilder.

Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Check the duo's award-winning sound blending country and Americana vibes.