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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Layman Family Farms, pumpkins are thriving this fall despite a hard growing season marked by unusual heat and cool summer weather — the farm used an irrigation system to keep crops healthy and families continue to visit until the season ends the first weekend of November. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Roanoke was filled with Hispanic heritage on Saturday when John Nolen Plaza outside the Wells Fargo building hosted the sixth Local Colors celebration—featuring dance performances, music, lessons and over 20 vendors including six restaurants. Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting numbers climbed in Roanoke Valley with nearly 2,800 voters in Roanoke City, about 3,700 in Roanoke County, and over 1,500 in Salem; residents can still cast ballots until November 1 and may change mail-in votes on Election Day, November 4. WFXR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA researchers are studying ways to help people who have had near-death experiences by reviewing 167 cases. Sixty-four percent of those sought support that helped them, and the researchers want to teach healthcare workers to offer better care — a key step in this study. WDBJ7
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Million Dollar Quartet Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins in this electrifying tribute.
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Kendall Street Company Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Fork in the Alley — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy the genre-fluid sounds of Virginia's eclectic rock ensemble, Kendall Street Company.
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Jo Koy Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets range from $53 to $376 — Experience a night of laughter with Jo Koy at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre.
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Million Dollar Quartet Performance
2-5 PM — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — VIP tickets and packages available — Experience a musical extravaganza featuring legendary rock and roll icons.
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Million Dollar Quartet
2-5 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — VIP ticket options available — Experience the legendary musical featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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Jamie McLean Band Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying guitar skills of Jamie McLean, known for his work with Aaron Neville.
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Roanoke GO Outside Festival
All day — Elmwood Park — Free entry — Celebrate outdoor recreation with music, food, and engaging events at this annual festival.
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Matt Mathews Performance
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets starting at $27 — Enjoy a night of theatrical entertainment with Matt Mathews in Roanoke.
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Turnpike Troubadours Concert
5-8:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the Wild America Tour 2025 with Turnpike Troubadours and Dawes.
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Randy Travis Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the legendary Randy Travis as he performs his timeless hits.
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