Good morning, Roanoke.

At Our Lady of Nazareth Roman Catholic Church, the Giving Garden has grown from a small volunteer effort into a major food donation source + it has produced over 24,000 pounds of produce since 2014 while engaging nearly 100 local volunteers, including children, to support community organizations.

FlixBus launched new stops in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Charlottesville on Friday at 1021 Orange Ave. NE, 800 Kemper St., and 800 Alderman Rd. respectively, connecting local riders on routes to Washington, D.C., New York, and Charlotte.

Tickets are available at flixbus.com and the FlixBus app.

Gilbert's Restaurant received a historical marker that honors its long legacy in the community.

The marker was unveiled on Aug. 9 to recognize the restaurant's role in local history.

GasBuddy's survey showed that gas prices in Roanoke dropped by 10.3 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging about $3.76 on Monday — the cheapest station priced at $3.37 and the priciest at $4.09.

Roanoke City Public Schools is set to use two AI tools (Magic School AI and ClassLink) in classrooms this school year, with officials ensuring safe use per guidelines and urging parents to stay informed about assignments they do not understand.

Roanoke College now enrolls students in a three-year online Bachelor’s in Public Administration that started on July 2.

The program is aimed at working professionals seeking a faster, high-standard pathway to advance their careers.

Starting Wednesday, Parry McCluer will combine middle and high school classes in the high school building as officials say the old middle school needs major repairs; students will have a separate section and schedule in the shared space.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones met with local law enforcement and community leaders in Roanoke on Monday to discuss improvements in gun violence reduction and a need for more mental health and substance abuse funding, as officials urged continued state support to expand these efforts.

A federal judge ruled that Shenandoah County must choose new names for Mountain View High School and Honey Run Elementary after the NAACP argued that reinstated Confederate names hurt Black students (the ruling was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court).

Roanoke area health officials report that Candida auris is spreading across 27 states (over 3,400 cases) and poses an urgent threat due to resistance to anti-fungal drugs and cleaning products.

The fungus primarily affects hospitalized patients with underlying conditions, spreading through contact with contaminated objects and skin breaks.

The radio station 94.9 WSLC raised $241,853 during its 20th annual Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon on Aug.

7–8 for Carilion Children's pediatric oncology clinic. The record total will fund upcoming cancer care projects, including a new Taubman Cancer Center opening in 2028 and a proton therapy facility in 2029.