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Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Armed Forces Day, the National D-Day Memorial held a 'Pack the Convoy' event to gather food, toiletries, and essential supplies for service members overseas—local groups and a North Carolina community college donated about 200 pounds of items while the National Guard aided in distribution. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire early Saturday heavily damaged an apartment building and displaced 18 residents in Roanoke—Roanoke Fire-EMS reported the incident. Roanoke.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart reopened its remodeled Neighborhood Market at 2141 Dale Avenue SE today with upgrades that include a brighter layout, a larger deli, enhanced pharmacy services and improved online grocery pickup. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured the unveiling of a new local mural and the distribution of $4,500 in grants to nonprofits—supporting groups like Good Samaritan Hospice and Roanoke Valley SPCA. The Roanoke Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kerri Magness, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen leaving her family’s home on Bee Hollow Road at 11:45 a.m. Saturday for a jog—she has not returned and her vehicle remains at her parents’ home with authorities asking anyone with information to call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County Public Schools earned its first Stormwater Clean Award for excellent work on the upcoming Career and Technical Education Center at 6251 Peters Creek Road—where a team including Branch and Joe Bandy and Sons controlled dust and sediment on the 23-acre site despite heavy winds and rain. The Roanoke Star
- ➤ Today, the Roanoke City Council will review a plan that gives city employees a 3% cost-of-living raise and hold hearings on a proposed tax for blighted and derelict properties. The council will also consider a reallocation of $17,874,219 for school capital projects — sessions will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. Cardinal News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five new bike trails—ranging from beginner to downhill—will open in early July on Mill Mountain, adding about 4 miles of routes and increasing trail mileage by 30%. The Roanoke Parks Foundation led the project and has raised $345,784 as the city works with professional contractors to improve connectivity and safety for bikers. Cardinal News
- ➤ Salem’s Kathryn Ha, a Vanderbilt commit, won the girl’s 15 to 18 division at the Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament by finishing seven under par — four strokes ahead of Elieen Park — making her the first local winner in the division since 1992. She competed while attending her senior prom Saturday night and said she felt honored by the pressure as a privilege. WDBJ7
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Dominion Air Open House
12-8 p.m. — Dominion Air Machinery Co — RSVP required — Explore the facilities and learn about the latest in air machinery technology.
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Jordan Davis Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park Art Walk — Cost not specified — Experience the hits of Billboard's Top New Country Artist in an intimate outdoor setting.
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Roanoke Festival in the Park
All day — Elmwood Park Art Walk — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community in this beloved annual festival since 1969.
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Strand Theatre Revival Free Jazz Concert
11 PM – 2 AM — 109 Henry St NW, Roanoke, VA — Free entry — Celebrate the legendary history of jazz music at the historic Strand Theatre with a night of free performances.
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Festival in The Park - Sunday (1964 The Tribute)
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket information not mentioned — Experience an authentic Beatles tribute that captures the spirit of the 60s.
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YogaVenture 2025
2 PM – 4 PM — Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing — Ticketed event — Enjoy a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, mindfulness workshops, and outdoor adventures in serene mountain vibes.
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Wickets and Wine Fundraiser
11 AM – 3 PM — Historic Fishburn Mansion — $50 — Step back in time for croquet, wine, and delicious lunch while supporting historic preservation.
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The Big Run Roanoke 5K
5:45-7:30 p.m. — Fallon Park & Pool — Registration details available — Celebrate Global Running Day with runners of all ages and skill levels.
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Roanoke Higher Education Center Open House
4-6 p.m. — Roanoke Higher Education Center — Free entry — Discover educational programs and meet local academic representatives at this informative open house.
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Nate Bargatze Concert in Roanoke
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Cost info not provided — Experience live comedy from one of today's funniest stand-up talents.
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