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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melrose Plaza in NW Roanoke will celebrate its grand opening on July 31 with plans for community festivities & new business opportunities, marking a fresh start for the area. WDBJ7
- ➤ Today at 3:00 p.m., Washington Park Pool held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as Vice Mayor McGuire, Parks and Recreation Director Cindy McFall and other city leaders waded into the water—cutting the ribbon to open the newly relocated pool on the park’s south side near Orange Avenue. Children from West End Center took an inaugural swim, and the pool, featuring a lazy river, slides and lap lanes, will open to the public tomorrow. The Roanoke Star
- ➤ Melrose Plaza will open on Thursday, July 31, in NW Roanoke with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tribute to the city’s Black history—featuring a History Wall display by local artist Bryce Cobbs. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is hosting the event to showcase community services that address poverty, including a health center, café, market, adult high school, bank office and public library branch. WDBJ7
- ➤ Phillip Shuford, a homeowner on Radford Road, said he faces daily challenges getting in and out of his driveway—citing speeding vehicles going 70 to 80 mph and three fatal accidents, including one involving his wife’s friend, while the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is looking into the safety concerns. WSLS 10
- ➤ A local woman has been cooking meals to help feed neighbors in Roanoke. She started serving on Jun. 5 and will continue to offer regular food services—details on upcoming plans are pending. WDBJ7
- ➤ The Evelyn Alexander Waterpark reconstruction was completed on June 5th—officials say the park will soon welcome visitors after extensive renovations. WDBJ7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ VSP issued a CODI Alert today for Kiernan Toy Kazuhiki Terry, a 14-year-old white male with blonde hair and blue eyes—he was last seen on the 500 block of Yorkshire Street in Salem at 2:20 p.m. Thursday wearing black Nike sweatpants, a black hoodie with a white graphic, and a black beanie. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bradley Free Clinic eliminated its six-month counseling waitlist by referring patients to the Virginia Telemental Health Initiative—a statewide program offering immediate free mental health services to uninsured and underinsured patients. Since January, the clinic has referred about 80 patients to this telehealth service, with over 300 visits as counseling appointments increased by 5%. WSLS 10
- ➤ Doctors at Carilion Children’s advise parents to schedule back-to-school vaccinations for their children as summer begins — with appointments filling up quickly. They warn that delays may cause school entry issues — urging families to secure checkups early to complete required paperwork. WSLS 10
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Kairos Youth Faith Event
Sunday evening - Friday noon — Roanoke College — $350 — A week-long faith-sharing event designed for youth to engage in community, worship, and personal grace.
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Artistic Encounters: Meet the Artist
4-7 p.m. — Blue Ridge PBS — Fundraiser event — Enjoy art, live music, and support local PBS initiatives while exploring new creativity.
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