Good morning, Roanoke.

Meteorologists Edward Shaw and Delaney Willis join the Blue Ridge Games scavenger hunt underway in Roanoke County + they highlight local event spots for a creative adventure.

RAM House is moving a half-mile to a new building on Elm Avenue Southwest to expand services including addiction treatment, healthcare and employment help for the unhoused; basic services will begin today and construction will finish mid-August — supported by $3.5 million in donations.

With students returning to school, school bus drivers urge motorists to yield when the bus signals a stop (data shows 962 fatal crashes since 2015) and stress putting distractions aside to keep everyone safe.

Roanoke entrepreneur launches Covenant Coffee, a new business that uses local ingredients.

His journey from college, coffee shop management, construction, and pool repairs has spurred him to follow his dream in our community.

Roanoke College announced it will cut several programs and launch a new School of Health Sciences and Health Innovation—plans that include discussions to develop the Elizabeth Campus—as stated by President Frank Shushok.

Several school districts ease back-to-school costs by offering free meals, clothes and supplies—Salem City Schools, Roanoke County and Roanoke City Public Schools provide breakfast, lunch and free access to clothing closets.

North Cross student Will Finney won the Virginia State Finals of the National Civics Bee® at Colonial Williamsburg & will represent Virginia at the national championship in Washington, D.C. in October, according to the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

More than 1,000 local families gathered today in Roanoke for a back-to-school event that welcomed students, parents, and educators as they prepared for the new school year (with hands-on activities and resource booths).

Roanoke police seek Council approval for a deer management plan that will use six to eight officers with suppressed rifles — to curb garden damage and reduce Lyme disease risk — and add an urban archery program for licensed bowhunters, with details like timing and locations to be finalized.

A new study finds that high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes or heart disease taking the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide face a lower risk of heart attack + stroke and fewer infections needing hospital admission.

WFIR’s sister station 94.9 Star Country will broadcast its 20th Annual Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. live from the Mel Wheeler, Inc. studios in Roanoke to raise funds for pediatric oncology care at Carilion Children’s.

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.