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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LEAP, a local non-profit fighting food insecurity, will host a farm fare supper outside Wasena Park on September 14th—tickets cost $75 for adults and $45 for children as the event kicks off its fall fund drive for 2026. Rescue Mission Ministries will get help from Food Lion on September 11th—volunteers will upgrade the MANNA food dock to improve safety for those in need. WFXR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash in Roanoke killed one person and injured eight as police suspect speed was a factor (officials are investigating the cause). WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia State Police said six people died in auto crashes during Labor Day weekend from August 29 to September 1, 2025 — three crashes involved victims not wearing seatbelts and two were motorcycle incidents with one in Lynchburg — as troopers enforced the new law. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 100-year-old Halifax County woman, Edith Edmunds, makes quilts by hand that feature secret patterns used by enslaved women to guide escape on the Underground Railroad — her work has been shared nationally and locally to honor history and teach a message of hope. WDBJ7
- ➤ Madison Whitbeck, who earned awards as Miss Virginia 2025, competed in the Miss America pageant in Orlando where 52 contestants began their challenge on September 3 — she will face further rounds before a new Miss America is crowned on September 7 with a $50,000 scholarship. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lenore Trout said her regular breast cancer screening saved her life when it found cancer early—leading to treatment and a new start. Health experts urge women to get a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 to help catch cancer before symptoms appear. WDBJ7
- ➤ Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are researching new ways to treat addiction by studying brain signals and medicine options. Their work explores tools like GLP-1 receptor agonists—drugs used for diabetes—that may lower cravings and help people stay in treatment. The Roanoke Star
- ➤ During Suicide Prevention Month, mental health professionals at Family Service of Roanoke Valley warned that changes in behavior, increased isolation, and altered sleep patterns may signal risk, and they urged anyone with such warning signs to seek help immediately at Carilion Children’s Hospital. The organization noted that youth and other at-risk groups, especially those feeling marginalized—are encouraged to reach out and obtain support as demand for services grows. WSLS 10
- ➤ Virginia Tech researchers measured brain chemical signals during deep brain stimulation surgeries to compare patients with Parkinson’s and essential tremor. They discovered that serotonin did not fluctuate as expected in Parkinson’s disease — a finding that could lead to better diagnostic methods. The Roanoke Star
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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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K92 Laugh Lounge Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of standup comedy with nationally touring comedian Jeremy Alder.
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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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KALEO Concert
7-9 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience KALEO live with their chart-topping hits and electrifying performance.
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