Good morning, Roanoke.

The Roanoke County Police and Sheriff’s Department hosts Cuts with Cops today at 10 a.m. at the Carilion Children’s Center at Tanglewood, offering free haircuts, vaccines and school supplies to help families get ready for school—over 700 backpacks, 600 pairs of shoes and socks, and 600 meals have been donated to support the event.

Boar’s Head plans to reopen its deli meat plant in Jarratt in the coming months after USDA officials lifted its suspension, but recent reports have documented similar sanitation problems to those that led to last year’s deadly outbreak.

Inspection records from other sites in Arkansas, Indiana & Virginia show issues such as meat residue on equipment while the company posts job openings as it works to improve food safety measures.

Downtown Roanoke Incorporated released its annual report showing the 122 blocks it serves have rebounded well since the pandemic — the report highlights significant investments in local developments.

Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment will lead a $2M project to restore rare red spruce forests in the Central Appalachian Highlands—this four-year plan, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, will include habitat restoration and community engagement in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.

Donating blood saves lives and honors the World War II legacy at the National D-Day Memorial today.

The Blood Connection’s Bloodmobile will be at the Memorial from 2 p.m.—6 p.m.—with $10 donated per blood donation as local hospital partners need about 1,000 units each day.

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is encouraging kids and families to exercise more by launching new activity programs—designed to boost physical fitness locally.

Officials said the initiative will soon roll out in Roanoke to help promote healthy routines.

Local restaurant Gianni’s, located on Memorial Ave SW in the Grandin area, opened in August 2024 to serve Caribbean-Creole dishes that blend Haitian roots with Creole flavors.

Owner Shirley Baptiste, who also works as a nurse, plans to expand to Louisiana as she continues to bring hope and warmth to every meal—sharing a taste of the tropics with Roanoke residents.

Roanoke’s Berglund Center will host All Elite Wrestling: Collison tomorrow night at 8 p.m. when the event airs live on TNT and streams on HBO Max – Craigsville native Tony Schiavone said it is a special moment for him and noted that AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page is from Aarons Creek near the Virginia North Carolina border.

Shrek The Musical

1-4 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — VIP packages available — Experience the beloved story of Shrek in a spectacular musical performance.

Roanoke Comedy Fest: Rich Vos Live

6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of Rich Vos, a stand-up legend with decades of laughter to share.

The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA

6-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticket prices may vary — Relive the golden days of pop with one of the best ABBA tribute acts in the world.

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Experience a captivating laser and light show set to the iconic music of Pink Floyd.

2nd Annual Safe Community Fair

10 AM – 2 PM — Berglund Center — Registration fee required — Celebrate community spirit with music, food, and fun activities for all ages.

Train & Edwin McCain Concert

3:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the hits of Train and Edwin McCain.

Mackenzie Carpenter Live

7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Sidewinders — Ticketed event — Experience soulful country melodies from rising star Mackenzie Carpenter.

Icons of Country Tribute Night

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Admission details on event website — Celebrate the best of country music with tributes to Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Miranda Lambert.

Tyler Hubbard Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with national artist Tyler Hubbard as part of the Budweiser Summer Series.

Chase Rice Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Tickets required — Enjoy the energetic country sounds of Chase Rice live in Roanoke.