Good morning, Roanoke.

Porch Roanoke collects monthly food donations from front porches in 20 neighborhoods, delivering items directly to 10 food pantries to help fight hunger; it grew from 150 pounds initially to nearly 4,000 pounds now, approaching a total of 50,000 pounds donated.

A series of local ceremonies will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

A remembrance service at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport begins today at 8:30 a.m. and tributes in Lynchburg (including Salem and Bedford) are planned for later in the week.

Nominations for My Hometown’s Best will begin soon in Grandin Village, inviting locals to spotlight cherished spots like Asher’s Coffee and Electric Eye Custom Tattoos, which serve fresh, locally roasted coffee + custom tattoos from an all-female team.

The 20-year war in Afghanistan, launched after 9/11, claimed the lives of 12 service members (all raised or living locally).

Their loss continues to influence our community.

This weekend, local venues will host a live concert, a community festival, and a unique speakeasy event (a nod to Roanoke's creative spirit).

Residents can look forward to diverse arts and music experiences downtown.

Tomorrow, Olde Salem Days returns downtown — highlighting local vendors and celebrating a long-held tradition that draws community members.

Organizers say the festival will offer unique local products and engaging activities.

Preston Park Elementary celebrated the opening of its new building today with safer classrooms, dedicated bathrooms in every room, and an outdoor learning courtyard.

Principal Tracey Hoffman said the facility is a fresh start for students and teachers and a model for other communities investing in education.

Roanoke has received $6.25 million to support lead remediation in up to 150 pre-1978 homes over the next three years (applicants must meet income guidelines and have a child 5 or younger) to protect families from lead exposure.

City of Roanoke purchased the former golf course yesterday and will repurpose the property for community use, with officials planning redevelopment to add local amenities.

Hometown Eats: Scrambled, a new entry in the local food series, was published on Sep.

10 with fresh insights into our community's culinary scene. It follows previous features like Lula Mae’s and Vinton Cafe — offering residents a tasty look at local dining.

The Foundry at Norwich Town Center will transform the former Walker Foundry site into a restaurant next summer and over 100 townhomes in three to four years.

Developers plan to unveil a model unit by January and provide down payment assistance to help locals become homeowners.

On Thursday, Sept. 10, Ferrum College kicked off its inaugural women’s flag football season while the Lady Panthers prepared for their second season and the NASCAR Foundation delivered speedy bears for Carilion Children's patients.

The Hometown Sports Huddle provided these updates.

The Adult Care Center Golf Tournament will return for its third year at Roanoke Country Club, offering local golfers a chance to enjoy friendly competition for a good cause.