Good morning, Roanoke.

The Roanoke Regional Swift Water Rescue Team is holding training drills today at its local center to prepare for potential water emergencies.

The team will test rescue techniques & equipment to ensure readiness in regional waterways.

Roanoke food pantries are facing higher demand as rising living costs & food insecurity impact families, with Lion’s Share seeing a 20 percent client increase as it now serves nearly 170 families each week using its weekly client choice model.

Roanoke's Go Outside Festival returns Friday, Oct.

16 in the downtown park, featuring local vendors, outdoor workshops, and family activities that celebrate community spirit. The event will offer hands-on fun and creative engagement for all ages.

Today in eastern Amherst County, a North Carolina developer has proposed building a Small Modular Reactor power plant that could generate up to 650 megawatts (roughly two-thirds the output of traditional nuclear plants) as reported by Matt Busse, who spoke with Fred Echols from Radio IQ.