Good morning, Roanoke.

A downed tree blocked both northbound lanes on 220 near Franklin Road and Webb Road in Roanoke County late Friday morning — police later reopened one lane and warned drivers to expect slow traffic.

Roanoke is collecting residents' stories and photos for the Roanoke Remembers project to mark the 40th anniversary of the Flood of '85 in early November, and over 60 memories have already been submitted.

City officials plan to finish gathering accounts by early September and will share them online and at fall events—Flood.

On the first day of school, Cave Spring High School named Hassane Doucure as the new knight for the class of 2026—he was chosen for his integrity and community leadership and will have his portrait displayed in the school hallway.

School leaders and peers praised him for his active role in sports, debate, and volunteering.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy’s Roanoke Campus will welcome its first students on Wednesday, Aug.

20 as it starts the 2025-26 school year in Roanoke County—this launch marks an expansion of the school’s offerings.

A local urgent care center is expanding its services ahead of the flu season—adding staff and extending hours to better care for patients as demand is expected to rise.

The latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index survey shows schoolchildren in Roanoke City are getting healthier, as reported by WFIR's Gene Marrano.

The survey — done every three years — marks progress in child wellness.

Carilion Taubman Cancer Center reached 97% of its $100 million target and is under construction — the center is planned to lower local cancer deaths when it opens.

The project will help reduce cancer mortality rates in our community.

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.

Roanoke Valley Brick Convention

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $15 online, $20 day of — Discover the ultimate LEGO experience with massive displays and hands-on activities.

Crash The Cove Paddle Race

8 AM – 2 PM — Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Registration required — Compete in the inaugural paddle race featuring a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance challenge.