Good morning, Roanoke.

Parkway Brewing Downtown Roanoke opened last Friday at 17 Campbell Ave. on the ground floor of The Bower, marking the brewery’s second location.

Local customers can now visit to taste its beers.

Virginia Tech School of Education head said youth reading comprehension skills are declining because of several factors (WFIR’s Clark Palmer reported).

Franklin County Public Schools will start Thursday with four open bus routes as they recruit new drivers amid a shortage, while Roanoke City Public Schools are fully staffed for next week thanks to a private transit partnership & smart technology.

Both ensure every student gets a ride for class.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. visited Danville’s IALR hydroponics lab and a Chatham rehab facility Monday to support research on nutrient-rich crops and addiction recovery. He also backed Congressman John McGuire’s re-election campaign.

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled six products after a customer found a piece of metal, affecting nearly 23,000 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler produced from July 1 to 29 and shipped to stores in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, online, and to the Department of Defense.

Roanoke health updates include advice on protein intake, a cycling journey (Aug.

2) promoting disability awareness, and a church hosting free health services with physicals and vaccinations. New guidelines note that e-cigarettes may help smokers quit while advising more sleep for back-to-school success.

To prepare for school, Cleveland Clinic Children’s ophthalmologist Allison Babiuch advises families to schedule an eye exam this August for kids who show signs of vision issues (such as squinting or tilting their head).

Elmer, a Covington potbellied pig, is back to roaming the yard and lounging on the couch after emergency surgery at Virginia Tech's Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a severe urinary blockage last fall (the treatment involved draining three liters of urine and placing a temporary tube).

Jason Carter Band Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate country music with acclaimed fiddler Jason Carter and his band.

Big Lick Comic Con

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Berglund Center — Entry fee varies — Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of comic culture with artists, guests, and collectibles.

Leanne Morgan Live

7-10 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Celebrate an evening of laughter with acclaimed comedian Leanne Morgan, known for her warm and relatable storytelling.