Good morning, Roanoke.

Tickets for Banana Ball weekend at Salem Memorial Ballpark are extremely hard to get — one official compared the challenge to securing Taylor Swift concert tickets, and the event starts tonight.

Roanoke Area Ministries raised over $2.4 million for its new Jain Care Center at 410 Elm Ave. S.W. in Old Southwest and finished interior demolition while planning renovations to start this week; the nonprofit will complete the facility in early spring to serve the city's unhoused and elderly.

A fatal tractor-trailer crash in Sussex County on Thursday killed Roanoke man Keith Michael Loback when a westbound Freightliner was struck on the driver’s side by debris from an eastbound truck—officials said the vehicle left the road and hit trees, and the investigation is ongoing.

Henry County deputies arrested four people this week after a Greensboro Road traffic stop led a K9 to detect suspected drugs and a firearm, and a search of a residence on Eggleston Falls Road uncovered more evidence with one suspect held by ICE (Juan Bravo-Morales) for alleged drug and firearm offenses (the investigation is ongoing).

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is seeking Justin Antwan Berger, a Black man around 5 feet 9 and 250 pounds with brown eyes and balding hair, who is wanted on multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, firearm violations, felony eluding and counts of distribution — officials ask anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Authorities in Botetourt County released the suspect's name from a recent standoff & law enforcement officials are investigating further details of the incident.

The Jefferson Center unveiled its eclectic new season lineup that will feature bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, Americana star Molly Tuttle, and the Roanoke debut of the Squirrel Nut Zippers.

Early ticket sales will begin Monday, July 15 for donors of $100 or more — general ticket sales start Tuesday, July 29 at the box office.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Attack & Counter Camp

July 29-31 — Performance Sportsplex — $97 for observing coaches — Rapidly enhance your basketball skills while building character and confidence.