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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new indoor golf facility will open later this fall to let Roanoke residents try a fresh way to enjoy the game — the business plans to serve those looking to swing into the season as the weather cools. WFIR News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Roanoke senior couple lost $75,000 when scammers used a pop-up to trick them into withdrawing cash from their bank account—local agencies will hold fraud-prevention seminars in September to warn seniors. Roanoke.com
- ➤ A person died after a medical emergency occurred during the booking process at a Roanoke detention center on August 27th; staff provided CPR until Fire/EMS arrived, and the individual was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital where a doctor pronounced the death while Virginia State Police launched an investigation. WFIR News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County Public Schools is holding four community meetings at 6 p.m.—three on cellphone dangers at William Byrd, Northside and Cave Spring High Schools and one on suicide prevention at Northside—to address student mental health issues following the suicide of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman. Parents will learn to recognize warning signs and strategies to protect their children in today’s digital world. WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke County Public Schools will host four community meetings this fall on digital safety and student mental health—three meetings will address cellphone use dangers on September 17 at William Byrd, October 13 at Northside, and November 18 at Cave Spring—while a separate meeting on September 22 at Northside will cover suicide prevention. The Roanoke Star
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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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2025 NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
12:30-3 p.m. — 4254 Colonial Ave, Cave Spring — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun-filled day featuring a 5K run, walk, and Kids Fun Run to support the North Cross School Parents' Association.
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Ryan Adams Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience live music from the acclaimed Ryan Adams in Roanoke.
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