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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Radford woman was severely injured in a motorcycle crash in Christiansburg nine months ago and is sharing her survival story during National Trauma Awareness Month after receiving swift care at LewisGale Medical Center—now in its second year as a Level 2 trauma center. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lebanese Festival is underway today at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church in Roanoke — families enjoy folk dance and homemade food such as falafel wraps and kabobs. Volunteers prepared treats like spinach and feta wraps and meat pies while proceeds will help support church services and local groups. WSLS 10
- ➤ Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Berglund Center in Roanoke on September 20 at 8 p.m.—tickets for the event go on sale starting June 6 at 10 a.m. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Botetourt County Public Schools is investigating a cybersecurity incident that compromised its network earlier this month — officials quickly implemented security measures and engaged cybersecurity experts. They are working with local, state, and federal authorities to review the accessed data and will notify anyone affected if personal information is found. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke’s financial report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year showed the city overspent $5,072,260 from its final budget, with fire operations and children’s services over budget by more than $7 million—council members are tightening oversight by cutting nearly $4 million from the current budget and planning stricter monthly reports. WFXR-TV
- ➤ Governor Youngkin said during a Friday news conference that now is the time to prepare for an above-average hurricane season that will begin on June 1 and run through November 30. Local, state and federal officials urge residents to assemble emergency kits with a three-day supply of water, food — first aid supplies, flashlights and batteries. WVTF
- ➤ Roanoke families will receive up to $365 in cooling assistance from the Cooling Assistance Program as city funding drops from last year’s $600 due to rising electric bills and more residents applying—applications open June 15. WSLS 10
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered that all U.S. and state flags on local and state buildings be flown at half-staff today in memory of the 12 victims of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting + the flags will be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke man Mark Kary, 75 with ALS, raises disease awareness using his ALS Red Ball Express—an initiative that uses car signs to share information—and he helped set up barrier-free parking in downtown to improve local access. WFXR-TV
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Rick Springfield Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Elmwood Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of classic rock with the legendary Rick Springfield.
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Kash'd Out Concert
6-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Cost information not specified — Enjoy a vibrant evening with the reggae/rock sounds of Kash'd Out straight from Orlando, FL.
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Queens of Soul
8 PM — Salem Civic Center — Ticket information available — Experience a celebration of soul with powerful opera performances from talented artists.
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Eaglemania - Tribute to The Eagles Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Kids 12 and under free — Experience the world's greatest Eagles tribute with stunning harmonies and classic hits.
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Jackson Dean Live in Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Cost info unavailable — Experience the old school, gritty style of returning Maryland native Jackson Dean.
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Chayce Beckham Live Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant concert from American Idol winner Chayce Beckham as part of the Northwest ACE Summer Concert Series.
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Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Wasena Park — Free entry — Discover how to repair broken items and reduce waste at this engaging community fair.
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