Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
Highland County Fair (Virginia's longest-running small county fair) will celebrate its 75th anniversary from Sept.
2 to 5 in Highland County, featuring food, demolition derbies and rides that will delight local families.
🎭 Culture
The historic Grandin Theatre is undergoing construction modifications to improve backstage amenities, including subterranean baths & showers for performers, while its daily operations remain unaffected.
The project will complete before the year ends.
📰 Economy
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada are causing economic uncertainty that may affect thousands of Virginia jobs, according to data reviewed by Cardinal News.
Dwayne Yancey and Fred Echols from Radio IQ examined the figures behind the trend.
🏈 Sports
Brent Pry returned to Virginia Tech as defensive coordinator, energizing players at fall camp in Blacksburg ahead of the 2026 season opener.
His familiar leadership has influenced key decisions, setting a positive tone for the team's upcoming games.
Virginia dominated N.C.
State in a decisive football win, while local teams (VMI, William Byrd, William Fleming, Auburn and Parry McCluer) started their season with mixed results.
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