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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melrose Park Playground in Roanoke was damaged during storms on Friday and is temporarily closed. Crews will work through the week to clear debris and fallen trees — no reopening date has been set. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Police issued a CODI Alert for a missing 13-year-old girl on Sunday, June 1 at 12:55 p.m.—Brooklyn Gloria Walker was last seen on 17th Street SE at 8:45 a.m. and police believe she is on foot while her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Building inspectors in the three counties around Smith Mountain Lake have updated dock safety rules after a teen drowned last summer from stray voltage. Officials now advise residents to avoid docks with submerged boat lift cradles and urge dock owners to inspect electrical systems regularly—measures introduced in August and September to help prevent future accidents. Roanoke.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC found that a lab-made drug called JM2 slowed brain tumor growth in animal tests by targeting cancer stem cells & not harming healthy cells. They will test new ways to deliver the treatment using biodegradable nanoparticles and viral vectors. The Roanoke Star
- ➤ Today, Roanoke Fire-EMS, the American Red Cross, and the Virginia Department of Health went door to door in the Garden City neighborhood to install smoke alarms and share safety tips, as experts say working alarms can double survival chances in a house fire. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After riding on Blue Ridge Parkway, VBR TWENTY28 and partners met at Cardinal Bicycle for lunch and then raced in three major events on Memorial Day—winning at Winston-Salem, Easton Criterium, and Tour of Somerville while honoring fallen soldiers. The small international team of Marlies Mejias, Sofía Arreola, and Rylee McMullen worked together and now looks ahead to the Armed Forces Cycling Classic. The Roanoke Star
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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