Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke officials completed construction on a new bus stop near Valley View Walmart to address past safety concerns.

Metro routes began servicing the stop Monday, Aug. 24 — it features two shelters, lean rails, trash cans and direct pedestrian access to the store.

Gas prices in Roanoke increased by 6.3 cents to $3.83/g on Sunday, Aug.

24 (155 stations surveyed) and remain 4.4 cents lower than last month yet 88.5 cents above last year.

Tom Williamson of Williamson Farms in Botetourt County says rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and feed are pressuring local farmers, so he urges community support to help sustain a resilient food supply.

The USDA report highlights the importance of nearby farms as local food systems recover.

Officials shared back-to-school safety tips today with college-bound students at a local community center—alerting them to travel safety and campus security measures for a smooth start to the term.

Virginia’s first adult high school at The Excel Center in Roanoke began its second year Monday—expanding enrollment from 50 to 75 with state funding—and is seeking a math teacher and a business teacher to support its growing student needs.

Virginia Tech’s VTeach Program will host 200 high school students from rural school districts on Sept.

18 — a day to explore teaching careers and build mentoring partnerships to help fill over 2,400 vacant teaching positions statewide.

Virginia’s Board of Wildlife Resources approved a $5 fee increase for most hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses—adding a $5 rise in boating fees and a new $10 charge for primitive camping, all effective Oct.

1. The move seeks to generate annual revenue and address last fiscal year’s budget shortfall.

Health officials and community leaders are working to combat pharmacy deserts affecting local rural areas — the Target 7 initiative plans new strategies to boost pharmacy access and support residents’ healthcare needs.

The Hokies named their team captains for the upcoming season on Monday, Aug.

24 in Roanoke. The announcement sets a clear leadership path as the team prepares for new challenges.

Roanoke College is set to launch a women's flag football team in 2028 and will field seven-on-seven contests on a 40 by 80-yard field.

Local high schools are already helping recruit players for the ODAC championship as the emerging NCAA sport gains Olympic spotlight.