Good morning, Roanoke.

City officials and the Roanoke Parks Foundation dedicated John Peake Pass this morning in memory of mountain biker John Peake (Patrick Henry High and Virginia Tech alumnus) who died in 2022 from cancer.

The mile-and-a-half trail now offers a space to walk, run and reflect with a commemorative bench.

RAM House cut the ribbon on its new Jain Care Center on Elm Avenue today after years of fundraising and construction.

The center offers a full kitchen, counseling and health care services plus helps residents find affordable housing while still seeking another million dollars.

311 will play live at Roanoke's Elmwood Park, giving local fans an outdoor music event soon + further details on show time and ticketing are expected.

Environmental Studies professor Jay Turner — a Roanoke native — will speak free at Patrick Henry High School Main Auditorium at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.

28 to share his vision for a clean energy future.

Virginia Western Community College has sworn in Laura Treanor as its president (the first woman to lead the school).

Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the institution.

A study at Smith Mountain Lake found that algal blooms do not have toxin levels high enough to cause harm; however, experts note that warm days — calm water may still encourage bloom growth.

The findings guide efforts to manage the lake’s water quality.

Carilion Clinic received a $623K federal grant to test psilocybin & therapy as a potential treatment for cocaine addiction, and Dr. Albert Arias will lead the pilot study in Roanoke while assessing safety and tolerance.

Future funding may increase if early results show reduced cocaine use.

Carilion Pediatrics Chair discussed plans to create a new cancer center with advanced treatment methods at the local facility.

The announcement is expected to improve pediatric cancer care in the community — offering new hope to families.