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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Poppi is a playful three-month-old pup weighing about nine pounds who is available for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s Clear the Shelters event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—many adoption fees will be waived.  WSLS 10

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Boxers leaving Champions of Change Gym got caught in flash flooding at Shaffer’s Crossing Thursday night, and all seven were rescued by Roanoke City's Swift Water Rescue Team—which quickly saved a young child as water rushed into the van.  WDBJ7

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Chris’s Coffee and Custard will host a celebration on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 1824 9th Street Southeast as it prepares to close its current location on August 30 — and it will reopen in a new building in January.  WSLS 10

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Parts of Pulaski County are under a boil water advisory until further notice after officials detected possible contamination and urged residents to boil water before drinking.  WDBJ7

HEALTH NEWS

  • Carillion Children’s held a graduation party for children born in the NICU for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 400 families attending the event. Families of children born from 2021 to 2023 celebrated the nurses’ hard work and the babies’ strength—marking a hopeful milestone for all.  WSLS 10

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Mackenzie Carpenter Live

    7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Sidewinders — Ticketed event — Experience soulful country melodies from rising star Mackenzie Carpenter.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Icons of Country Tribute Night

    7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Admission details on event website — Celebrate the best of country music with tributes to Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Miranda Lambert.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • Tyler Hubbard Live

    7:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with national artist Tyler Hubbard as part of the Budweiser Summer Series.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • Chase Rice Concert

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Tickets required — Enjoy the energetic country sounds of Chase Rice live in Roanoke.

    Sun, 8/31/25

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  • Southern Culture On The Skids Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an energetic evening with the legendary Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with Roanoke roots, delivering their signature rock and roll sounds.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Roanoke Valley Brick Convention

    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $15 online, $20 day of — Discover the ultimate LEGO experience with massive displays and hands-on activities.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • Crash The Cove Paddle Race

    8 AM – 2 PM — Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Registration required — Compete in the inaugural paddle race featuring a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance challenge.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • ALABAMA Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic American band’s rags-to-riches story live on stage.

    Thu, 9/11/25

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  • Clem Snide Concert

    8-10 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Cost not listed — Enjoy an Americana music night with the renowned Clem Snide band.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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  • Symphony Under the Stars

    6-9 PM — Elmwood Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of music under the stars with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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