Good morning, Roanoke.

Operation TOUCH returns in Roanoke today to offer families free giveaways + access to essential resources.

Local partners coordinate multiple stations where residents can get supplies and support.

The 7th Annual Jaunt for Justice Charity 5K will be held on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 8:30 a.m. at the River’s Edge Sports Complex along the scenic Roanoke River Greenway to benefit the Legal Aid Society, which offers legal help to low-income residents & families.

The Jaunt for Justice 5K will return along the Roanoke River Greenway to support the Legal Aid Society, and community runners + walkers are encouraged to join the event.

On Sept. 4, the Taubman Museum of Art hosted a sold-out event celebrating Artemis Journal's 50th anniversary.

The event, honoring founder Jeri Rogers (who started the journal in 1977), featured speeches by local leaders and readings from Arthur Sze after publishing over 3,000 poems.

The USDA plans to repeal the 25-year Roadless Rule that keeps nearly 400,000 roadless acres in the George Washington + Jefferson National Forests off limits to new roads and logging.

Public comments end Sept. 21 so officials can review feedback before making the final decision later this year.

Roanoke City reported that a phishing email compromised a city email account on May 6 and that officials notified residents on Aug.

24 after a lengthy investigation (which led to additional security measures). The breach has been reported to the FBI Cyber Division and the Virginia Fusion Center.

Roanoke announced a $6.25 million grant from HUD for its Lead Safe Roanoke program on Sept.

8 to remove lead from up to 150 pre-1978 homes. Families with young children in qualifying homes can apply online, and local EPA-certified firms will complete work over three years.

On Wednesday, National Teddy Bear Day, NASCAR Foundation’s Speedy Bear Brigade delivered 40 bears and a $10,000 donation to Carilion Children’s Hospital in Roanoke to celebrate patients’ special day — Martinsville Speedway organized one of its biggest fundraisers this year.

The NASCAR Foundation dropped off speedy bears for children at Carilion Children's Hospital on Thursday, Sep.

9 (the donation was designed to comfort young patients).

A recent report shows that signs of suicide risk in men are often missed by family and health professionals.

Local mental health providers urge neighbors to learn warning signs and offer prompt support.

Roanoke property assessments total $12.3 billion, which signals a moderating market — city officials will review these figures to gauge future local impact.

Youssef Bouzidi, Roanoke’s top-ranked pickleball player over 50, will hit the road for tournaments starting Sept.

20 — traveling for nine consecutive weekends — as he strives to finish the year at number one.