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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke police are working to build a stronger community bond by expanding outreach efforts that aim to increase trust between the department and residents — more details on upcoming initiatives have not been released. WDBJ7
- ➤ Stephen Tyree Charity, a third grader at Pulaski Elementary, volunteered at T.G. Howard Community Center—preparing backpacks for the back-to-school program and distributing copies of the Tribune to local families. His father said his responsible nature is a key part of his commitment to serving the community. The Roanoke Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday a Radford man tried to bring a loaded handgun carrying seven bullets through a security checkpoint at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport+ officers confiscated the firearm and cited him for a criminal charge while he now faces a federal civil financial penalty. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Valley Metro will unveil new electric buses — a modern step toward cleaner transit — at Third Street Station on Salem Avenue Southeast on Tuesday, March 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Parking will be available at the Campbell Avenue Parking Garage. WFXR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, the Salem Family YMCA hosted a basketball skills clinic for Y Afterschool and Y PASS kids where the top 20 Division III senior women’s basketball players led by Roanoke College’s coach Carla Flaherty offered skills training and a Q&A session. The event also featured a photo booth, autographs, and free t-shirts—activities that celebrated the upcoming NCAA Division III Women’s National Championship at Roanoke College tomorrow. WSLS 10
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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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Waitress in Roanoke
7:30-10 p.m. | Mill Mountain Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the delightful musical 'Waitress' while supporting a cause of your choice.
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Harlem Globetrotters 2025
7-11 p.m. — Berglund Center — Family-friendly fun — Watch the Harlem Globetrotters showcase their extraordinary basketball skills and comedy in a thrilling performance.
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Star Quilters Guild 2025 Quilt Show
1 PM — Read Mountain Preserve — Free entry — Discover stunning quilts and community creativity at this annual showcase.
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Warrior Women's Conference 2025
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Salem Civic Center — Check website for costs — Experience powerful testimonies and discussions on spiritual leadership from dynamic women.
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Virtual Tour at Clearview Apartments
9 AM - 7 PM | Clearview Apartments | Free entry | Explore the best in senior living with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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Tribute to John Prine by Tree of Forgiveness Band
6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legendary songs of John Prine performed by an all-star lineup of North Carolina musicians.
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Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
8 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful choral music of Carmina Burana under the direction of renowned conductor David Stewart Wiley.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Jefferson Center — $6 box office fee — Experience an electrifying night of pop, soul, and blues-rock with Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band.
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Reflections on Water: Art, Music & Science Evening
7-9 p.m. — Taubman Museum of Art — Free entry — Dive into an interdisciplinary evening blending local art, music, and community reflections on water.
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