Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke will host the Go Outside Festival on Friday, Oct.

16 with outdoor activities, live music, and local food vendors. The community event returns to offer residents a lively chance to celebrate and enjoy local attractions.

A French Revolution comedy opened at Showtimers Community Theatre on Friday, Oct.

9 — inviting local theatergoers to enjoy a humorous twist on historical events.

Local media and community leaders honor longtime newspaper publisher Claudia Whitworth (renowned for her mentorship) for shaping local journalism at the Roanoke Tribune.

Colleagues recall her community spirit and lasting impact on the news scene.

Rustburg High will celebrate its Hall of Fame inductees—honoring notable alumni and staff—by hosting a ceremony on campus later this week.

Local community members are invited to join the event.

Downtown Roanoke will see road construction through November 2026, so commuters should expect detours as work crews upgrade the streets.

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes during this period.

The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority lifted its NDA with Clearview Dynamics, which is testing a data center at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, but will not reveal the firm’s corporate parent—officials said more details will come within 120 days.

Downtown Roanoke will have road work through November with lane closures causing delays along main routes, officials said.

The maintenance project aims to improve travel and safety in the downtown area.

Cleveland Clinic doctors say influenza A cases are rising this month (earlier than the typical seasonal peak) and urge residents to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable groups.

A local support network is offering counseling sessions and peer support events during Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month to help families grieve and heal.

The program runs throughout October in Roanoke—connecting families with expert guidance and community resources.

Liberty Flames' offense overwhelmed Sam Houston with a 35-3 win on Friday, Oct.

9, as strong offensive drives secured the victory.

1st and 10 aired its Week 7 full show with high school football scores from games such as Brookville (34) and Heritage (28), letting residents catch weekly highlights online.