Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke City Public Schools cut $14M from its budget this fall, removing activity buses, gifted programs, and over 160 positions — forcing some teachers to share roles between schools while the district works to protect classrooms.

Roanoke County school leaders announced major renovations at Glen Cove Elementary School, with work scheduled to begin soon to improve classroom spaces and common areas + the updates aim to enhance students’ learning experience.

Roanoke City Public Schools will receive over $200,000 less state funding than expected, prompting board members to consider mid-year budget adjustments while officials monitor enrollment.

Former city manager Darlene Burcham returned to city service on the finance board to bring local expertise to municipal oversight.

The school board is searching for a new superintendent after Verletta White announced her retirement at the end of this school year.

White led the division since the early days of COVID-19 and her departure marks a significant leadership change.

A letter from (NIOSH) shows that one in three underground coal miners in central Appalachia with 25+ years of service tested positive for black lung, marking the highest rates since the 1970s.

Stone Mountain Health Services in southwest Virginia provides testing, respiratory care, and legal help to miners from across the region.

VIA Centers opened a pediatric ABA clinic in Roanoke on Aug.

12 to offer behavior therapy for children. The new clinic expands access to specialized care for local families.

Roanoke Station Garage near Amtrak, unsafe and closed since 2024, was sold to new owners + officials have not released details on future plans for the property.

Chad Heddleston scaled the Mill Mountain Star in nine minutes (with special city permission) and will be featured in a two-minute film on local outdoor adventure.

A Roanoke accountant won a national pickleball title, boosting local pride & highlighting the city’s growing sports scene.