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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Annual Roanoke Labor Day Parade returned to downtown Roanoke yesterday—starting on Campbell Ave. at 12:00 p.m. ABC 13
- ➤ House of Bread will host an interactive event on Sept. 3 from 5–7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke—an experience that lets participants understand the challenges women face with childcare, housing and recovery. Speakers including Beth Macy and Sheriff Antonio Hash will discuss House of Bread’s work in support of women. WSLS 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a house fire in the 2200 block of Russell Avenue SW Saturday morning — the blaze was extinguished with no injuries, one dog was rescued and a displaced family received aid from the American Red Cross. WSLS 10
- ➤ A house fire displaced four people and one dog from their home in Roanoke on August 30th—firefighters fought the blaze and investigators began checking its cause. WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke Police responded at 2:56 p.m. on August 30 to a three-vehicle crash on Williamson Road NE in which a driver died and six others were injured — police closed Williamson Road between Liberty Road and Clover Ave and advised drivers to use Plantation Road as an alternate route. WDBJ7
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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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