Good morning, Roanoke.

Three World War II vets celebrated 101st, 102nd and 103rd birthdays with a community event in Roanoke, marking over 300 years of life and honoring their service.

The gathering recognized a legacy that has shaped local history.

Claudia Whitworth, longtime publisher of the Roanoke Tribune (98), died, leaving a legacy of family leadership and uplifting local voices.

The paper—started by her father and carried on by her family—remains a trusted source for positive local news.

Jean Quade has turned a neglected alley on Avenel Avenue into an official Monarch Waystation today by inviting neighbors to help plant and tend to a community garden for migrating butterflies — the sanctuary now supports pollinators in a once forgotten space.

Downtown Roanoke welcomed a new venue that pairs The Promissory, The Exchange, and Suerte with a boutique hotel and Spanish themed restaurant after a coming out open house last month.

Owner JP Powell gave local officials a tour at the renovated First National Bank building.

Cardinal News is sharing a new project on William Christian’s Cherokee expedition of 1776 that helped form Southwest Virginia.

The project, supported by a grant, shows how treaties & battles during the American Revolution shaped the region.

VCOM-Virginia announced Tuesday, Oct.

13 that its new Health Sciences Education Building will honor H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis following their $5.1 million pledge to fund scholarships for medical students at Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center.

Virginia officials extended the season for taking deer without antlers through April in 24 counties to ease damage from growing deer populations.

City leaders increased culling budgets and plan an urban archery program for 2027 in Roanoke neighborhoods + Bedford County as hunters stay reluctant because of warm weather.

After weekend rain, Smith Mountain Lake's water level rose by about 1.5+ feet to nearly 791 feet, easing boating access and local business concerns while officials urge continued caution as the lake is not yet full.

The Western Virginia Water Authority is partnering with Virginia Tech and NASA to use satellite imagery + existing sensors to track water quality and forecast algal blooms at Carvins Cove, serving over 300,000 residents.

The project will enhance proactive measures and may later spread to other Appalachian reservoirs.

Sen. Mark Warner met with Feeding Southwest Virginia in Roanoke to discuss regional hunger and explore ways to boost food assistance.

The conversation underscored local efforts to tackle hunger challenges in the community.

Local pharmacists are stepping in to help rural residents get vaccine guidance amid limited healthcare access.

They review each patient’s conditions and risk factors to offer vaccine advice for respiratory illnesses + measles and whooping cough when residents visit their pharmacies.