Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke police said an armed man robbed a bank on the 100 block of McClanahan Street SW just after 10 a.m.—he is still at large and was seen wearing a gray hoodie, blue face mask, white button-down shirt, and blue jeans.

Roanoke County Police arrested a 19 year old suspect Bryan Lamonde-Smith in connection with a suspicious death investigation that began in July when officers responded to a report on the 2000 block of Ridge Road—he is held without bond after facing indictments for second-degree murder and abduction.

Roanoke County police responded on July 7 to a suspicious death on Ridge Road and a grand jury indicted 19-year-old Bryan Lamonde-Smith for abducting and fatally harming 22-year-old Anthony Shoemaker—he was arrested without incident on August 11 and is held without bond at the Western Virginia Regional Jail.

This fall in Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley Limited will offer a 3.5-hour ride on the only surviving N&W 611 steam locomotive—covering a 60-mile route in Goshen with rides every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from September 26 to October 26, and tickets are on sale now.

Virginia officials said last year freight rail removed 16 million tractor-trailers from highways—each railcar replacing about 3½ trucks—to ease congestion and improve safety for drivers.

The state’s rail programs will continue to help lower road maintenance costs and boost traffic flow.

Glen Cove Elementary opened its new administration wing as part of a renovation project that began in September 2024—open-concept classrooms were replaced with defined spaces to improve instruction and accommodate more students and faculty.

The project is part of the largest construction effort in Roanoke County Public Schools, scheduled to finish Fall 2026.

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.