Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on the 1300 block of Goodwin Avenue on Saturday at 10:23 p.m.—finding a person dead, one firefighter injured, and damage estimated at $200,000.

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire on the 1300 block of Goodwin Avenue at 10:23 p.m. on August 16—finding one resident dead, one firefighter injured, and about $200k in damage while officials reported no sign of foul play.

Gas prices in Roanoke fell by 5.1 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $2.89 as of August 18.

Rates are now 2.7 cents lower than last month and 33.3 cents less than last year—local data shows prices ranging from $2.59 to $3.99.

Roanoke City Public Schools is rolling out its student ID program districtwide today with a two-week grace period—students from Pre-K to high school and staff must wear their badges for safety and quick identification.

The program, piloted in select schools last year, allows two free badge replacements before charging $5 for additional badges.

The City of Roanoke is investing in downtown improvements to boost business and foot traffic; a yearlong parking study will begin next month using a $770,000 grant from the Department of Transportation to upgrade areas around Amtrak amid complaints about high parking prices.

A $50,000 state grant will restore awnings at the longstanding farmer’s market — city officials say the updates and plans for more housing options aim to revitalize the historic district.

Roanoke has seen more apartments open as the population grows, with downtown projects like The Bower — which opened last year with 27 new units that include outdoor spaces and retail — leading the way.

Rent prices are rising as local officials work to boost housing inventory to help meet demand.

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.