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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection opened its renovated free-roam cat room at its Roanoke shelter at 10 a.m. The updated space, funded by a $10,000 grant from Petco Love and help from Greater Good Charities, is designed to reduce stress for adoptable cats and ease their transition into new homes. WSLS 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire destroyed the Noke Van. Co. building and its contents in Roanoke, and officials determined the incident was accidental — losses are estimated at $4.25 million. Roanoke.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Roanoke County School Board is meeting today to review bullying policies after a fourth grader from Mountain View Elementary took her own life in late March amid bullying allegations. The Deputy Superintendent and the Director of School Counseling will explain how principals notify parents and the process for investigating bullying incidents. WSLS 10
- ➤ A Roanoke attorney representing 35 Covington Middle School families filed a lawsuit against Alleghany Highlands Public Schools after a carbon monoxide leak disrupted classes and made students sick. He seeks an injunction to close the school by the end of the school year—state leaders are being asked for support ahead of a hearing on April 23 in Alleghany County Circuit Court. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke City Council is considering raising the local meals tax by 1.5 percent to bring in about 6 million dollars to bridge its budget gap. Some restaurant owners warn the tax—added on top of the regular sales tax—could hurt businesses still recovering from COVID. WFXR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Buchanan is under a boil water notice after a water main break occurred on April 8; health officials urge residents to boil water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and making ice until repairs will be completed on Friday, April 11. WFXR-TV
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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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Longshot Comic & Toy Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — $5.00 admission, kids free — Explore comics, toys, collectibles, and enjoy some cosplay fun.
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Star City Circlesongs
3:30-5 p.m. — Historic Fishburn Mansion — Free entry — Experience a spontaneous community singing event that invites everyone to express their inner voice.
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The Great Gatsby Ballet
7 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of the 1920s in this dazzling ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale.
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