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Roanoke
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Roanoke will honor 7 people as 'Living Legends' at Melrose Plaza's grand opening next month; the event will pay tribute to local icons including Peter Lewis + Doris Ennis. WFIR News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house blaze in Hollins displaced a family and killed some chickens—local officials are investigating the cause. WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke Fire-EMS crews responded to a fire at the City Market Building downtown on Friday, June 20 and controlled the flames around 3 p.m.—streets were shut down while officials investigated whether Fork in the Market may have started the blaze. WFIR News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Kroger at 7223 Williamson Road, NW celebrated its $1.5 million renovation on Friday—improving deli, bakery, produce, pick-up and grocery areas—and presented a $1,500 check to Feeding Southwest Virginia. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Court documents showed that police began searching Meagan Martin’s home after friends reported blood on the floor and walls — one friend sent a photo to police — and officers later arrested Joshua Presley for second-degree murder after finding bloody bedding that linked him to her death. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pedro Szalay will retire as the Artistic Director of Southwest Virginia Ballet at the end of June and will move with his husband to Scotland while still planning to work with local dancers—he has led the company for 18 years and remains grateful for his time here. WDBJ7
- ➤ On May 18th, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke dedicated a plaque to honor enslaved workers on its property facing Grandin Road, and Rev. Jen Raffensperger led the ceremony by reading each name aloud as part of the church's ongoing efforts with its Racial Justice Team to address past injustices. The Roanoke Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new low-waste shop called Simply Refillery opened at Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke to help residents cut plastic waste by letting them refill household items in their own containers. Owner Brittany Fields said customers can buy products such as laundry detergent and dish soap by weight and that the store is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today local Vietnam Era veterans were honored at the VA Health Care System quarterly Town Hall meeting in Salem—Dr. Rebecca Stackhouse presented a commemorative 50th Anniversary pin to recognize their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. WSLS 10
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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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Ledbetters & Superunknown
6-7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell by The Ledbetters and Superunknown.
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WDBJ7's Star City Slide
10 AM – 10 PM on June 28 & 12 PM – 8 PM on June 29 — 2nd Street Bridge in Downtown Roanoke — $35 for adults, $10 for children 4-12 — Experience a thrilling ride down the slide with stunning city views.
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Freedom Festival & Fireworks
4-9:30 p.m. — River's Edge Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate freedom.
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Virginia Electric Live Concert
10 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — No Refunds — Enjoy two sets of electrifying music at one of Roanoke's top venues.
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Annual Floatilla to Starr Hill
1-6 p.m. — Roanoke Mountain Adventures — Bring your own float — Float down the Roanoke River to Starr Hill Brewery with friends and family.
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Them Dirty Roses Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticketed event — Enjoy southern rock vibes from Bama's own Them Dirty Roses.
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Minka with The Big Debbies
6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check for ticket prices — Experience a funky night with Minka and the debut of The Big Debbies, promising an energetic musical blend.
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Summer Discovery Days at the Museum
10 AM — O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum — $5 per child — Interactive summer learning themed around local history and hands-on adventures.
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