Good morning, Roanoke.

Happenings compiles 30 local event calendars for Oct.

7 to Oct. 14 (covering concerts, art shows, festivals, and community meetings) so residents can quickly plan their week; check with venues for any last-minute changes.

The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority said it was released from its nondisclosure agreement with Clearview Dynamics, the firm planning to buy the Wood Haven Tech Park land, citing ethical reasons.

Clearview is doing due diligence for the project's feasibility and more details will come in the coming months.

Roanoke’s biotech incubator, RoVa Labs, grew from one tenant to nine in three months and now has received a $1 million SBA grant for lab equipment—City Council credited Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine with helping secure the funding.

The 40,000-sqft facility is poised to grow the local life-sciences economy.

Virginia Western Community College is expanding its CDL training program in partnership with Ancora Training (offering flexible Class A and B pathways, contract options, and funding support) to better prepare local drivers.

Roanoke City Schools and local project leaders held a seminar on solar and battery system buildout to discuss new energy strategies for local schools.

The event took place earlier this week and offered details on upcoming energy improvements.

Repair crews have reopened key sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway to boost fall tourism— including mileposts 115 to 121 in Roanoke— while only 11 miles remain under repair after Helene's damage two years ago.

The lake commission approved funding for a sedimentation study at Smith Mountain Lake—parts of the lake have become unnavigable by boat.

The baseline study will guide future lake management efforts.

Downtown Roanoke will have a month-long overnight repaving project starting Sunday on Salem Avenue and 1st Street as crews work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; residents should use city garages and follow posted parking restrictions.

Carilion Children's in Roanoke opened a new therapy center today to offer occupational and speech therapy for children in need — providing specialized care close to home.

Roanoke residents with Medicare should review their upcoming 2027 coverage after receiving the Annual Notice of Change as open enrollment runs from Oct.15 to Dec.7.

Free counseling is available at Valley View Mall (call 540-345-0451) to help compare plans.

Panda Express is donating $500,000 over eight years to support pediatric physical therapy at Carilion Children's-Tanglewood, which has renamed its center Panda Cares Center of Hope.

The donation will pay for new equipment, including a lift system for young patients.