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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Police arrested Lindsey Renee Burnette on September 3 after her two-month-old son was found dead on February 14 on the 600 block of Hanover Ave NW — the Medical Examiner determined his death was caused by suffocation and acute methamphetamine toxicity, and the investigation revealed that Burnette rolled onto her sleeping baby. WSLS 10
- ➤ A Roanoke County jury convicted Shane Stager of involuntary manslaughter after he claimed he acted in self-defense when a man stabbed his ex-girlfriend—his account failed to convince the jurors. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ Gilberto Hernandez Rodriguez, a Roanoke man wanted for murder, was arrested in Illinois and is charged with shooting a man outside a Williamson Road bar. The Roanoke Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three musicians are creating a digital map that documents the history and styles of clawhammer banjo players in Southwest Virginia—receiving a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Organization, they will have the map online by December to share it with local folklorists and enthusiasts. WVTF
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge spent $923.1 million—a 4.6 percent rise from 2023—that supported 7,418 jobs and generated $44.6 million in local tax revenue for Roanoke, Salem and nearby counties. WFXR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke College raised over $1 million in cash and pledges for its President’s 25 student scholarship initiative — an anonymous donor matched the funds to push the total past $2 million. The college aims to reduce student loan debt and expand financial aid to help more students afford a quality education. The Roanoke Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke’s Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will present an abbreviated apology draft to City Council in October that acknowledges the harm from urban renewal policies which razed Black homes and businesses—community meetings are scheduled for Sept. 27, Oct. 13, and Nov. 6 to gather feedback on future action steps. Board members emphasized that starting with a historical acknowledgment is a necessary step before proposing further measures. The Roanoke Rambler
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and today is World Suicide Prevention Day—prompting open talks about mental health and warning signs. In Virginia, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 24, and community services stress using resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for urgent help. The Roanoke Tribune
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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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