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Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters fought heavy flames at a single-family home on Merriman Road in Roanoke County at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday—crews stayed longer due to difficult conditions inside as they worked to put out the fire. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke police are seeking a suspect after a man was fatally shot on September 7 in the city—officials report the investigation is ongoing and details remain limited. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County Public Schools announced today that Halftime Live will return for the 2025 marching band season, offering free live+on-demand streams of high school band shows. The schedule includes Northside on September 19, Cave Spring on September 25, Glenvar on October 17, William Byrd on October 24 and Hidden Valley on October 31, with weather cancellations to be rescheduled. The Roanoke Star
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Five Virginians won a $100,000 prize on Saturday night when a ticket bought at the Gobble Stop in Barren Springs matched the winning numbers, and four others won in Farmville, Richmond, Stafford, and Winchester. The lottery generated an estimated $29.6 million profit for K-12 public education since May 31—funds that help boost school support—confirmed by state officials. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters can now register to vote and cast a provisional ballot on Election Day—until polls close at 7 p.m. on November 4th—which gives them the option to vote even after the October 24th deadline. College students must choose their mailing or campus address correctly or risk having their registration rejected, as officials warn. WVTF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Girl Scouts hosted their second annual mental health summit in Roanoke. WDBJ7
- ➤ More than 1,100 Girl Scouts and community members gathered at the Berglund Center in Roanoke on Sunday for the second annual mental health summit titled Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls — the event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions and wellness activities to build resilience and teach coping skills. WDBJ7
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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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Bug & Bat Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Discovery Center — $15/individual, $45/family — Enjoy s’mores and learn about nocturnal wildlife and bats using UV lights and microphones.
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Urban Rodeo with 803 Fresh
4-10 p.m. — Amphitheater at Elmwood Park — No Refunds — Enjoy a lively urban rodeo with music by DJs Adam T and Showtime, welcoming all step teams.
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Alison Krauss Concert
7-9 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $35 — Experience the legendary Alison Krauss & Union Station on their Arcadia 2025 Tour.
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