Good morning, Roanoke.

Traditional Medicinals began production at its 110,000 sqft facility at Summit View Business Park Monday, starting with its Throat Coat tea made using slippery elm (sourced from Appalachia) and filling 19 local jobs while planning to reach 57 over three years with a research partnership with Virginia Tech.

On Monday, Oct. 5, Roanoke City Council accepted a $1 million SBA grant to buy advanced lab equipment for RoVa Labs (a biotech startup incubator on South Jefferson Street).

The grant aims to boost local life sciences growth and create jobs.

David Arquette returns for a special screening marking the 30th anniversary of Scream on Oct.

8 at 7 p.m. at Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (he grew up in Virginia) where he will lead a live conversation with a Q&A session following the film screening.

Gas prices in Roanoke dropped 11 cents to $4.13 per gallon on Oct.

5 based on a GasBuddy survey of 155 stations, though they remain 24.7 cents higher than a month ago and $1.29 above last year. The range among stations spans from $3.84 to $5.69.

Researchers at Virginia Tech found evidence of a new gene mutation in bed bugs that may help them resist a common insecticide used on household pets.

The finding emerged from a graduate student’s research project that built her molecular skills.

Westbound lanes of Orange Avenue NE near Gus Nicks Boulevard remain closed due to a water main break, and a detour directs drivers from Gus Nicks Boulevard to Eastern Avenue & 13th Street NE until repairs are finished.

A fifth measles-related death has been reported amid an outbreak that is on track to be the largest in decades.

Pennsylvania officials recorded 943 cases (with 176 hospitalizations) and nearly 3,900 confirmed cases nationwide, and health experts urge getting the MMR vaccine to guard against severe symptoms.

Walmart and Trader Joe's have recalled several frozen organic berry blends because they may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

Customers who bought these products should return them or throw them away for a full refund.

Dr. Dave shares simple healthy habits that help alleviate anxiety, depression and stress for local residents.

His wellness tips offer clear steps to boost mental health + overall well-being today.

Developer Alexander Boone announced that Tanglewood Crossing will open building one in March 2027 with five tenants including Biscuit Belly, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Bub-bakoo’s Burritos (all national brands) at the 419/Electric Road-Starkey Road intersection in southwest Roanoke County. Future plans include nearly 100 residential units and more retail options.

Elizabeth Faust started her first day as the first women's flag football coach at Roanoke College today as she prepares the team for its 2028 debut in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) drawing on her youth coaching experience.