Good morning, Roanoke.

Poppi is a playful three-month-old pup weighing about nine pounds who is available for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s Clear the Shelters event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—many adoption fees will be waived.

Boxers leaving Champions of Change Gym got caught in flash flooding at Shaffer’s Crossing Thursday night, and all seven were rescued by Roanoke City's Swift Water Rescue Team—which quickly saved a young child as water rushed into the van.

Chris’s Coffee and Custard will host a celebration on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 1824 9th Street Southeast as it prepares to close its current location on August 30 — and it will reopen in a new building in January.

Parts of Pulaski County are under a boil water advisory until further notice after officials detected possible contamination and urged residents to boil water before drinking.

Carillion Children’s held a graduation party for children born in the NICU for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 400 families attending the event.

Families of children born from 2021 to 2023 celebrated the nurses’ hard work and the babies’ strength—marking a hopeful milestone for all.

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.

K92 Laugh Lounge Comedy Show

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of standup comedy with nationally touring comedian Jeremy Alder.

ALABAMA Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic American band’s rags-to-riches story live on stage.

Clem Snide Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Cost not listed — Enjoy an Americana music night with the renowned Clem Snide band.