Good morning, Roanoke.

AARP Virginia will hold free events—including an ice cream social at the Local Office on Aging on August 14—to celebrate 90 years of Social Security and its role in supporting local residents.

Nearly 22,000 city residents and over 24,000 county residents receive Social Security, which injects hundreds of millions into the local economy.

The Cave Spring Lions Club in Roanoke runs Virginia’s largest eyeglass recycling center that collects, sorts, and repairs donated glasses for those in need.

This year the club shipped 87,000 pairs to 28 countries and local shelters — giving many a new view of life.

A fire hurt three people at a Roanoke apartment on Westside Boulevard Northwest just after midnight—one was critically injured.

7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee stand, is set to open later this summer at 1251 W Main Street in Salem—creating 50 new jobs while offering over 20,000 drink combinations.

Donnie D’s Bagels in Roanoke closed after a fire in May and is being restored by owners Donnie and Ashley DeGeorgis—who soda blasted the damaged concrete—to reopen in early August with new bagel equipment while most staff return from their Daleville location.

Roanoke Police are searching for three missing girls who are believed to be together—11-year-old Harmony Barber and 13-year-old Serenity Barber were last seen leaving their home on King Charles Ave SE while 13-year-old Kaylani Dunbar left her home on Troutland Ave NW on July 8, and a CODI Alert was issued for Harmony due to her age.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources approved nine historical markers today—one honors Lucy Addison for founding Roanoke’s first high school for Black students and another recognizes The Recorder as one of the oldest newspapers from the state’s smallest county, marking a new effort to highlight local history.

Carilion is fundraising to build an expanded cancer center in Roanoke that will care for patients beyond just their diagnosis — the project will offer broader support as it takes shape.

Minka with The Big Debbies

6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check for ticket prices — Experience a funky night with Minka and the debut of The Big Debbies, promising an energetic musical blend.

Summer Discovery Days at the Museum

10 AM — O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum — $5 per child — Interactive summer learning themed around local history and hands-on adventures.

Weekly Club Meeting

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Charter Hall at the City Market Building — Registration required — Attend this weekly meeting in person or virtually via Zoom.

Summer Senior Club

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Historic Fishburn Mansion — $30 — Engage in crafts and games while making new friends in a welcoming environment.

Diamond Rio Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved country band Diamond Rio live in Roanoke.

Spanish Tune-Up for Middle School Students

9 AM - 12 PM — Michael Eaton — Cancellation and change fees apply — A fun camp for rising sixth to eighth graders to boost their Spanish skills over the summer.

Nat Myers Live at FloydFest

8 p.m. — FloydFest — Ticket information available — Experience the soulful sounds of Nat Myers in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Endless Summer 1-Mile Run & Relay

6:15-7:30 p.m. — Hidden Valley High School — Registration fee required — A family-friendly track event featuring a 1-mile run and kids' dash.

Shallow Side Live at Sidewinders

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Sidewinders — $15 — Experience an electrifying night of rock music with Shallow Side brought to you by The Rock Channel.

Billy Currington & Kip Moore Concert

7-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fantastic evening of music with national artists Billy Currington and Kip Moore at the Budweiser Summer Series.