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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HopeTree Family Services is hosting the Pictures of Hope event on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Salem campus to celebrate foster families with a professional photoshoot, bounce houses, food, and a therapy dog (all free). WSLS 10
- ➤ WSLS partners with HopeTree Family Services for Foster Facts in May to debunk myths about foster care and highlight the need for local foster families — the series airs every Tuesday at 7 p.m. WSLS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Dog Salvage will shift larger salvage items to its second location — at 629 Ashlawn Street SW by Memorial Bridge — later this summer, while leaving part of its showroom for Roanoke Mountain Adventures. The move reshuffles local brands along the Roanoke River greenway. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Showtimers Theatre will present 'The Tin Woman' soon at its historic venue downtown. The production will feature local talent and fresh stories for theater fans. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fuel prices in Roanoke reached $4.20 per gallon today, climbing over 22 cents since last week. Prices vary from a low of $3.84 to $4.29 — a spike linked to global supply cuts that are affecting costs across the area. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke City Public Schools is proposing attendance zone changes to reduce overcrowding, and parents voiced concerns during recent community meetings. The district will gather more public feedback soon to decide on the best plan. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service is considering closing several research facilities as part of its restructuring plan, which could affect the Blacksburg office. Local officials (including Senators Warner and Kaine) have raised concerns over losing research that supports healthy forests and water quality. WVTF
- ➤ Today, local reporting examines Google’s plans to build three facilities in Botetourt County as community leaders assess water use for an upcoming data center project & the city's investment in Flock Safety’s gun detection system has sparked privacy concerns. Meanwhile, state rideshare legislation will soon change job requirements for drivers. The Roanoke Rambler
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month as CDC reports rising cases due to climate change, and Dr. Christopher Bazzoli from Cleveland Clinic advises wearing long sleeves + applying an EPA-approved repellent and checking for ticks regularly. WSLS 10
- ➤ Local health experts urge residents to perform regular skin checks to catch melanoma early, as 112,000 cases are expected nationwide this year. Dr. Igor Puzanov recommends caution with sun safety and attention to ABCDE signs — asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution — to spot changes promptly. WDBJ7
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The Shoobies Live
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience live music in a vibrant brewery setting with rotating food trucks.
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The Darkside Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute
6:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Cost info not provided — Experience an authentic tribute to classic Pink Floyd that feels just like being there.
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Black Label Society Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $33.75 — Experience the electrifying heavy metal sounds of Black Label Society alongside Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel.
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Hands-On Process Improvement Workshop for Spanish Speakers
8 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Western Community College — $275 — Engage in a hands-on workshop to learn effective process improvement techniques through interactive simulations.
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Leonard Blush and the Camelcals Live
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy an energetic blend of rock and roll and country with Leonard Blush and the Camelcals.
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Gary Allan Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets starting at $31 — Experience the Southern rock sounds of Gary Allan live in concert.
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Dark Star Orchestra Concert
6-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live sounds of Dark Star Orchestra under the stars in Roanoke's favorite park.
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Gasoline Alley Festival
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Free entry — Enjoy an outdoor celebration of music, arts, crafts, and family fun.
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1964 The Tribute
8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket info not specified — Experience the magic of The Beatles with this authentic tribute band recreating a live concert experience.
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Boogie on the Mountain: Kerosene Willy
6-8 p.m. — Mill Mountain Discovery Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of great music and food at the scenic Mill Mountain.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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