Daily Roanoke Logo Daily Roanoke

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

SHARE
SPONSORED BY
Advertiser Logo

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Roanoke.

Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Green Ridge Recreation Center in Roanoke County faces financial challenges with consistent net losses post-pandemic, prompting a $100,000 study to assess its future.  The Roanoke Times

HEALTH NEWS

  • Ricky Rucker received a $4,942 bill for a 7-mile ambulance ride to the hospital for appendicitis surgery, highlighting issues with private ambulance service billing.  The Roanoke Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Waitress: The Musical

    Based on the 2007 film, this musical tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress who navigates through life's challenges and discovers her dreams through the art of pie making.

    Wed, 3/12/25

    View event
  • Waitress: The Musical featuring John and his Cello

    Mill Mountain Theatre presents 'Waitress: The Musical,' featuring a special guest performance by John and his cello.

    Thu, 3/13/25

    View event
  • Muskrat Flats: A Night of Diverse Musical Vibes

    Experience a blend of funky jams, slow ballads, and bluegrass at this lively dance party featuring Muskrat Flats.

    Fri, 3/14/25

    View event
  • Waitress: Live Performance in Roanoke

    Experience the acclaimed musical 'Waitress' performed live at the Mill Mountain Theatre.

    Sat, 3/15/25

    View event
  • Jahmiel Concert

    Experience a live performance by Jahmiel at Rockfish Food and Wine in Roanoke.

    Sun, 3/16/25

    View event
  • 2025 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium

    The symposium offers a platform for discussing the latest practices, tools, and trends in emergency management.

    Mon, 3/17/25

    View event
  • Waitress in Roanoke: A Live Performance

    Experience the live performance of 'Waitress' at Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke.

    Wed, 3/19/25

    View event
  • Waitress at Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke

    Experience the musical 'Waitress' live at the Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke.

    Fri, 3/21/25

    View event
  • Waitress Musical in Roanoke

    Witness the acclaimed musical 'Waitress' at the Mill Mountain Theatre, with a portion of proceeds benefiting your chosen charity.

    Sat, 3/22/25

    View event
  • Waitress at Mill Mountain Theatre

    Experience the live performance of Waitress at the Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke, Virginia.

    Sun, 3/23/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes

Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk. 

Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.

Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.

Get started with The Buy today

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Roanoke.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Your calendar reflects your priorities better than your Twitter feed.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Roanoke

Welcome to the Daily Roanoke, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Roanoke, Virginia community. If you like the Daily Roanoke, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Roanoke.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Roanoke and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Roanoke

A free Roanoke community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here