Good morning, Roanoke.

Mac and Bob’s restaurant in Salem has a new owner, Dave Magrogan, who will keep the same menu, staff, and community spirit while making a few upgrades—Bob Rotanz and Joe Dishaw will stay on—helping guide the transition after a 45-year history.

Roanoke’s Festival of India returns next Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Elmwood Park in Roanoke and will showcase Indian music, dance, art, and delicious food—allowing locals to experience traditional culture.

UK based company Pluck’d announced Friday that it is investing $104.5 million to build a 65 acre greenhouse at Wildwood Commerce Park in Austinville.

The project will add 265 jobs and produce 45 million pounds of fresh tomatoes for east coast distribution with the first tomatoes expected on shelves in spring 2026 — Governor Glenn Youngkin said.

On Saturday, the expanded Roanoke Regional Readiness Center in Troutville opened to boost National Guard support with modern training areas and an upgraded maintenance shop—key for supporting 270 soldiers on drill weekends.

The 229th Chemical Company will soon relocate from Rocky Mount to this facility.

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.

Southern Culture On The Skids Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an energetic evening with the legendary Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with Roanoke roots, delivering their signature rock and roll sounds.