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Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke City Council voted to rename a downtown plaza after the late Judge Onzlee Ware, honoring his legacy as a trailblazing African American judge and state delegate. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ The Booker T. Washington Community Empowerment Center at 40 Douglass Avenue, set for renovation to offer educational and supportive services, invites former students for a symbolic brick removal event as it prepares to remove an annex building due to structural concerns. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ Traffic engineers adjust traffic light timings in Roanoke's Gus Nicks Boulevard reconfiguration for improved travel times and safety, observing a closer flow to pre-project conditions amid public feedback. WFXR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman and a boy were fatally struck by a train in Roanoke when they could not move away in time, according to police. Roanoke.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are set to perform an energetic Southern rock concert at Roanoke's Berglund Performing Arts Theatre on August 3, promising fans an unforgettable musical experience with new albums and hits in their repertoire. The Roanoke Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Bell, a modern-day Griot, engaged AACCI students at William Fleming High School in a transformative session on Black history, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity, community strength, and self-empowerment through understanding one's heritage. The Roanoke Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waitress: Live Performance in Roanoke
Experience the acclaimed musical 'Waitress' performed live at the Mill Mountain Theatre.
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Jahmiel Concert
Experience a live performance by Jahmiel at Rockfish Food and Wine in Roanoke.
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2025 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium
The symposium offers a platform for discussing the latest practices, tools, and trends in emergency management.
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Waitress in Roanoke: A Live Performance
Experience the live performance of 'Waitress' at Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke.
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Waitress at Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke
Experience the musical 'Waitress' live at the Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke.
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Waitress Musical in Roanoke
Witness the acclaimed musical 'Waitress' at the Mill Mountain Theatre, with a portion of proceeds benefiting your chosen charity.
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Waitress at Mill Mountain Theatre
Experience the live performance of Waitress at the Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke, Virginia.
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