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Monday, August 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County community members are supporting 17-year-old volunteer firefighter John Poland who is recovering from open heart surgery—complications have kept him in the hospital. Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department raised nearly $2,000 in 48 hours—adding $4,000 from its fund to help ease his family’s financial burden. WFXR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today, Linda Kay Simmons, a 71-year-old from Moneta, was scammed out of $15,000 when a caller posing as law enforcement told her she owed bail money for missing jury duty and to use a Bitcoin ATM on Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke—her daughter Noelle and a bystander stopped additional deposits—Roanoke police report the fraud as part of a growing scam trend. Roanoke.com
- ➤ On Sunday, two men were arrested in Roanoke after a gun fired during an altercation outside a restaurant on Crystal Spring SW—one was charged with being drunk in public and assault while the other faced charges for reckless handling of a firearm and assault, with no injuries reported. WSLS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s first adult high school opens today at the Excel Center in Melrose Plaza, offering adult learners an accelerated high school program that provides a state-recognized diploma and extra support services such as free childcare — a model backed by Goodwill nationwide. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia's first adult high school opened in Roanoke to give adults a chance to earn diplomas—officials said enrollment will begin this week. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Salem City Council will consider rezoning a 1-acre property on Butt Hollow Road to allow a youth wrestling practice facility that will operate on weekday evenings and weekends—applicant Jerry Cline seeks to change the zoning from business commerce to light manufacturing. The council will also set a public hearing date on Oct 14 for public input on filling two school board seats as current terms end Dec. 31. Cardinal News
- ➤ Activists from Roanoke Social Circle will unveil a downtown billboard today at noon across from Rep. Ben Cline's office—displaying a report card with bright red Fs that criticizes him for ignoring his constituents. The sign, paid for by Do Good Virginia, follows 26 weekly rallies calling for a town hall meeting. Roanoke.com
- ➤ Botetourt County approved a draft agreement with the Western Virginia Water Authority to secure up to 8 million gallons per day from Carvins Cove for a potential Google data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield—Google said it will pay for any needed infrastructure upgrades if the project proceeds. The plan sets aside an $8 million deposit for a water supply fund while addressing local concerns about the region’s future water needs. Roanoke.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ People in Patrick County are hopeful for a new hospital since residents have driven up to two hours for emergency care after it closed in 2017—Tennessee-based Braden Health, which bought the hospital at auction last year, is the third company planning to reopen it. WVTF
WELLNESS NEWS
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Mackenzie Carpenter Live
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Sidewinders — Ticketed event — Experience soulful country melodies from rising star Mackenzie Carpenter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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