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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The T.G. Howard Community Center Inc. will host its fourth annual Hip Hop Easter program on April 12 when young students+adult volunteers deliver over 100 baskets filled with candies and treats to senior citizens in the New River Valley. The event aims to reach seniors with both enjoyable treats and important local aging information. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism announced three main events this month — Treetop Quest 2025 Opening Weekend runs until 5:00 p.m. today at Explore Park, Blue Ridge Kite Festival is set for April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Hill Park and Food Truck Thursday will take place on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the same park. WSLS 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke fire crews battled a massive industrial fire at Noke Van Co. at 1921 Power Street SE overnight Saturday — the risk of structural collapse forced a defensive exterior attack that led to road closures near the area. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A three-alarm fire early Saturday, April 4, destroyed Noke Van Co and Chris’s Coffee & Custard Truck on the 1900 block of 9th St. SE—both businesses said no one was hurt—and plans to rebuild are being discussed. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Roanoke is taking part in America Saves Week, beginning tomorrow, to offer free financial education and resources through Bank On Roanoke Valley to help residents manage rising living costs. A local nonprofit planning to dissolve has asked the city to preserve two historic cemeteries that hold centuries of local history. WSLS 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Jennings, principal broker and owner of Ivelmap Realty, LLC, said he grew up in Roanoke and learned from his government work to focus on helping new home buyers and the community. He manages real estate deals every day — guiding buyers, sellers and investors while strengthening local partnerships. The Roanoke Tribune
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Ripe Concert in Roanoke
6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket information available — Experience indie pop grooves and anthems for better days ahead with Ripe's live performance.
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Of Good Nature Concert in Roanoke
6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check venue for cost — Experience vibrant tunes and heartfelt grooves from Of Good Nature and opener Cam Clark.
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Views and Brews E-Bike Tour
2-5 p.m. — Roanoke Mountain Adventures — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a scenic 11-mile e-bike tour through Roanoke’s beautiful Blue Ridge vistas and local brews.
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The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs Performance
Apr 14-15 — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of '69 Love Songs' with a full performance by The Magnetic Fields over two nights.
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The Magnetic Fields Live Concert
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket pricing available — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of 69 Love Songs with an unforgettable live performance.
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SunSquabi Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — $40 — Experience an electrifying evening with SunSquabi in Roanoke's intimate venue.
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Ashes & Arrows Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — The Grandin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating vocals and thoughtful lyrics from this talented musical group.
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Spafford Live at 5 Points Music Sanctuary
6:30-11:00 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets required — Experience an evening of astonishing improvisational jams with one of the most creative bands on the contemporary jam scene.
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