Good morning, Roanoke.

The annual Roanoke River Floatilla to Starr Hilla drew dozens of locals after July 4th, with participants floating from Wasena, near Wasena City Tap Room & Grill, to Starr Hill Pilot Brewing while enjoying the river and its lively community vibe.

Roanoke PD is investigating a dog daycare business after a Facebook post on Sunday alerted pet owners that Animal Control and Protection Units were on scene, though details remain unclear.

Cheese slaw, a local twist on pimiento cheese with shredded Swiss and banana & jalapeno flavors, remains a popular spread at Crystal Spring Grocery and Dogwood Restaurant in Roanoke.

Local chefs and caterers continue to serve it on burgers and more while home recipes help keep the tradition alive.

A new Virginia Tech study finds that AI-generated images of small, rural towns like Blacksburg (pop.

44K) are less realistic than those of larger cities such as Washington, D.C. Local residents confirmed the inaccuracy, and the researcher warned that this bias could worsen representation gaps for underserved areas.

Amy Johnson, the former assistant principal, has taken the lead at Franklin County High School — she said her goal is to restore the school’s community focus.

Roanoke’s Hope Initiative (now recognized for reframing drug addiction as a health issue) celebrates its 10-year milestone today.

The program, which began with limited support, now offers community services as Radio IQ's Fred Echols explains its origins.

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.

On Tour with Vince Gill

7:30-9 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of world-class country music with the legendary Vince Gill.