Center in the Square has been a transformative force in downtown Roanoke for 40 years, evolving from an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant cultural hub.

A new gateless parking system is coming to the Center in the Square parking garage.

People are pitching in to help set up 650,000 lights for the fifth year of Illuminights at Explore Park in Roanoke.

As we kick off the month of October, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.

The Center will hold an adoption event from 11-4pm. All pet adoption fees will be waived.

The U.N.’s World Food Program says it is facing a shortage of funds and won’t be able to help 100,000 people in Haiti this month who urgently need assistance.

Foodies, listen up! A new rooftop restaurant and bar is headed to the Star City, according to Jo Jo with the Parry Restaurant Group.

It's almost time to celebrate 2023!

Roanoke County purchases land for new CTE center that will eventually replace the facility that houses the Burton Center for Arts and Technology.

We explored some of the many exhibits at center in the square that you can enjoy with your family.

Big Lick Entertainment’s Downtown Countdown helped hundreds of people in the star city ring in the new year Friday evening

On Dec. 31, you’ll be able to ring in the new year at Roanoke’s Big Lick New Year’s Eve countdown celebration.

Karma is an adult Pit Bull Terrier mix at the Animal Care and Adoption Center located in Montgomery County.

Some baby birds are safe thanks to a Christiansburg citizen and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.

Bridget takes us on a trip to downtown Roanoke where we check out the Center in the Square. This building is seven floors of non-stop fun and a great place to check out when wanting to stay indoors.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – It’s nearly time for Roanoke County’s Explore Park to shine bright. Starting Friday, Nov. 20, it will as bright as a star with 500,000 twinkling lights as Illuminights returns! The hugely popular event is back and isn’t just a safe way to enjoy the sights of the season. All proceeds from Illuminights go to support the valuable missions of Center in the Square and Explore Park. This year, in an effort to keep everyone safe, you’ll have to pre-register to attend.

ROANOKE, Va – Ahead of Phase 3 places across Virginia are preparing to partially reopen for the first time in months. One of Roanoke’s largest venues, Center in the Square, is among them. Green Home Solutions of Roanoke donated $10,000 worth of time and supplies to help the center prepare for Phase 3. Brady said he brings his own children to Center in the Square often when it’s open and wanted to help give back. When Center in the Square reopens, all staff and visitors will be required to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

(CNN) - The 2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has officially been selected, and it's coming from Florida ... New York that is. The famous tree will be coming from the Village of Florida in Orange County, New York. The tree is the Center's normal Norway Spruce, and was chosen from several submissions. After the tree is cut on November 7, the Center plants a young tree in its place. Then after the holidays, it donates the chosen tree to the Habitat for Humanity to be used for lumber on their home projects.

ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's Center in the Square rooftop was packed with people dressed to the nines Thursday night all for a good cause. Young adults with special abilities were the servers for one tasty meal at a fundraiser for Lovable Services, and some of them will be working at Chris' Coffee and Custard, a new local caf. "And then be able to think of their company and maybe say, you know, 'I have this job that they would be able to do and, maybe, work at our company too.' But to open the eyes of the people in the community and be more willing to have someone with special abilities be able to come and work with them," said Beth Woodrum, Loveable Services executive director. That number would pay for about a dozen young adults to complete the training program.

ROANOKE, Va. - A natural disaster could happen any time, so several agencies in Roanoke helped people plan before one hits Virginia. The Roanoke Prepareathon set up inside of Center in the Square's atrium Saturday morning. Agencies including the National Weather Service, Red Cross and Roanoke Fire and Emergency Management Services educated people about disaster risks while helping them build emergency kits. He says he appreciated the tips at the Prepareathon and hopes others take heed of the warning. The Prepareathon is a nationwide event sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va.- - 'Tis the season, five months early. Roanoke County and Center in the Square announced a new partnership to host an annual holiday light show at Explore Park. Doug Blount says this event will make Explore Park a year-round destination. Roanoke County is preparing for thousands of tourists who will come to the region to walk through the winter wonderland. That's what I love about it," said Wendi Schultz, tourism and events coordinator for Roanoke County.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va.- – 'Tis the season, five months early. Roanoke County and Center in the Square announced a new partnership to host an annual holiday light show at Explore Park. Doug Blount says this event will make Explore Park a year-round destination. Roanoke County is preparing for thousands of tourists who will come to the region to walk through the winter wonderland. That's what I love about it," said Wendi Schultz, tourism and events coordinator for Roanoke County.